The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 10,041 kilometers (6,239 miles / 5,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:36 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 20:36 in Helsinki. With a 8-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 Helsinki (HEL) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.