The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 2,289 kilometers (1,422 miles / 1,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Costa Rica with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 10:22 in Guadalajara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,674 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Arenal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 116° (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 Arenal Airport (FON) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.