The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,482 kilometers (8,377 miles / 7,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:21 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 14:21 in Nairobi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,988 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 281° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.