SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
7,386 km
4,589 miles
ZFM
Fort Mcpherson
Canada
Distance
7,386 km
4,589 mi / 3,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO ZFM
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Fort Mcpherson Airport
IATA Code SJO ZFM
ICAO Code MROC CZFM
City San Jose Fort Mcpherson
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,021 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 67.410000, -134.860000

San Jose (SJO) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) in Fort Mcpherson, Canada is 7,386 kilometers (4,589 miles / 3,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 10:05 in San Jose, it's 09:05 in Fort Mcpherson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,905 feet between the two airports. Fort Mcpherson Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 124° (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 Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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