FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
14,482 km
8,999 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,482 km
8,999 mi / 7,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FON MCT
Airport Name Arenal Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code FON MCT
ICAO Code MRAN OOMS
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Muscat
Country Costa Rica Oman
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Muscat
Elevation 342 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 23.590000, 58.280000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,482 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Oman. 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 22:21 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 08:21 in Muscat. With a 10-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 Muscat (MCT) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 309° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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