FAY
Fayetteville
United States
2,832 km
1,760 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,832 km
1,760 mi / 1,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FAY SJO
Airport Name Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FAY SJO
ICAO Code KFAY MROC
City Fayetteville San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 189 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 34.990000, -78.880000 9.990000, -84.210000

Fayetteville (FAY) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) in Fayetteville, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,832 kilometers (1,760 miles / 1,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Fayetteville, it's 03:06 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,832 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Fayetteville (FAY) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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