FYT
Faya Largeau Airport
Chad
11,048 km
6,865 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,048 km
6,865 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
284°
west northwest

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FYT SJO
Airport Name Faya Largeau Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code FYT SJO
ICAO Code FTTY MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Chad Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 771 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 17.920000, 19.110000 9.990000, -84.210000

Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) in Faya Largeau Airport, Chad to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,048 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chad with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Faya Largeau Airport, it's 04:11 in San Jose. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,250 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Faya Largeau Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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