SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
6,180 km
3,840 miles
YFR
Fort Resolution
Canada
Distance
6,180 km
3,840 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO YFR
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Resolution Airport
IATA Code SJO YFR
ICAO Code MROC CYFR
City San Jose Fort Resolution
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 61.180000, -113.690000

San Jose (SJO) to Fort Resolution (YFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) in Fort Resolution, Canada is 6,180 kilometers (3,840 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 10:33 in San Jose, it's 09:33 in Fort Resolution.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,495 feet between the two airports. Fort Resolution Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Resolution (YFR) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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