FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
3,519 km
2,187 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
3,519 km
2,187 mi / 1,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FON JFK
Airport Name Arenal Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code FON JFK
ICAO Code MRAN KJFK
City La Fortuna/San Carlos New York
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 342 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 40.640000, -73.780000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 3,519 kilometers (2,187 miles / 1,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 02:17 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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