FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
5,831 km
3,623 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,831 km
3,623 mi / 3,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FON GIG
Airport Name Arenal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FON GIG
ICAO Code MRAN SBGL
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Rio De Janeiro
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 342 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 -22.810000, -43.250000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,831 kilometers (3,623 miles / 3,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 20:10 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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