The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica is 16,161 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Dhaka, it's 05:07 in La Fortuna/San Carlos. With a 12-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 Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 8° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Arenal Airport (FON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.