ATL
Atlanta
United States
2,575 km
1,600 miles
FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
Distance
2,575 km
1,600 mi / 1,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

ATL FON
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Arenal Airport
IATA Code ATL FON
ICAO Code KATL MRAN
City Atlanta La Fortuna/San Carlos
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,026 ft 342 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 10.480000, -84.630000

Atlanta (ATL) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica is 2,575 kilometers (1,600 miles / 1,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Atlanta, it's 03:52 in La Fortuna/San Carlos.

The return flight from La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Arenal Airport (FON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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