ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,887 km
5,522 miles
FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
Distance
8,887 km
5,522 mi / 4,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ FON
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Arenal Airport
IATA Code ABJ FON
ICAO Code DIAP MRAN
City Abidjan La Fortuna/San Carlos
Country Ivory Coast Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 21 ft 342 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 10.480000, -84.630000

Abidjan (ABJ) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica is 8,887 kilometers (5,522 miles / 4,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 07:42 in Abidjan, it's 01:42 in La Fortuna/San Carlos. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Arenal Airport (FON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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