The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 16,415 kilometers (10,200 miles / 8,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 07:27 in Hyderabad. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,682 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Arenal Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.