SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
4,329 km
2,690 miles
YFC
Fredericton
Canada
Distance
4,329 km
2,690 mi / 2,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SJO YFC
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fredericton International Airport
IATA Code SJO YFC
ICAO Code MROC CYFC
City San Jose Fredericton
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Moncton
Elevation 3,021 ft 68 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 45.870000, -66.540000

San Jose (SJO) to Fredericton (YFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fredericton International Airport (YFC) in Fredericton, Canada is 4,329 kilometers (2,690 miles / 2,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in San Jose, it's 12:43 in Fredericton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,953 feet between the two airports. Fredericton International Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fredericton (YFC) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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