FFT
Frankfort
United States
3,135 km
1,948 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
3,135 km
1,948 mi / 1,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

FFT SJO
Airport Name Capital City Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FFT SJO
ICAO Code KFFT MROC
City Frankfort San Jose
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 812 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 38.180000, -84.910000 9.990000, -84.210000

Frankfort (FFT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 3,135 kilometers (1,948 miles / 1,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 07:35 in Frankfort, it's 06:35 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,209 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Capital City Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Frankfort (FFT) follows a heading of 359° (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 Capital City Airport (FFT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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