FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
5,871 km
3,648 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
5,871 km
3,648 mi / 3,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FON MVD
Airport Name Arenal Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code FON MVD
ICAO Code MRAN SUMU
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Montevideo
Country Costa Rica Uruguay
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Montevideo
Elevation 342 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 -34.840000, -56.030000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 5,871 kilometers (3,648 miles / 3,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Uruguay. 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 23:16 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 02:16 in Montevideo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 324° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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