CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
5,570 km
3,461 miles
FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
Distance
5,570 km
3,461 mi / 3,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF FON
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Arenal Airport
IATA Code CNF FON
ICAO Code SBCF MRAN
City Belo Horizonte La Fortuna/San Carlos
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,715 ft 342 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 10.480000, -84.630000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica is 5,570 kilometers (3,461 miles / 3,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 06:32 in Belo Horizonte, it's 03:32 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 2,373 feet between the two airports. Arenal Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 127° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Arenal Airport (FON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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