The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 1,121 kilometers (697 miles / 605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Colombia. 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 00:20 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 01:20 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,613 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Arenal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 296° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.