LFR
La Fria Airport
Venezuela
1,325 km
823 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,325 km
823 mi / 716 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Caracas
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

LFR SJO
Airport Name La Fria Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code LFR SJO
ICAO Code SVLF MROC
City N/A San Jose
Country Venezuela Costa Rica
Timezone America/Caracas America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 305 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 8.240000, -72.270000 9.990000, -84.210000

La Fria Airport (LFR) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Fria Airport (LFR) in La Fria Airport, Venezuela to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,325 kilometers (823 miles / 716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in La Fria Airport, it's 08:38 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,716 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than La Fria Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to La Fria Airport (LFR) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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