FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
5,608 km
3,484 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
5,608 km
3,484 mi / 3,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FON GRU
Airport Name Arenal Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FON GRU
ICAO Code MRAN SBGR
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Sao Paulo
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 342 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 -23.440000, -46.470000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 5,608 kilometers (3,484 miles / 3,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 21:50 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 00:50 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,117 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Arenal Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 308° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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