BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
4,991 km
3,101 miles
FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
Distance
4,991 km
3,101 mi / 2,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB FON
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Arenal Airport
IATA Code BSB FON
ICAO Code SBBR MRAN
City Brasilia La Fortuna/San Carlos
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,497 ft 342 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 10.480000, -84.630000

Brasilia (BSB) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica is 4,991 kilometers (3,101 miles / 2,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Brazil 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 01:36 in Brasilia, it's 22:36 in La Fortuna/San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,155 feet between the two airports. Arenal Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 125° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Arenal Airport (FON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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