The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica is 1,321 kilometers (821 miles / 713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Bogota, it's 20:25 in La Fortuna/San Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,019 feet between the two airports. Arenal Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Arenal Airport (FON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.