The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,243 kilometers (8,850 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 22:00 in Melbourne. With a 17-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 Melbourne (MEL) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.