The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 9,435 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 21:52 in Milan. With a 7-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 Milan (MXP) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.