FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
13,037 km
8,101 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,037 km
8,101 mi / 7,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FON NRT
Airport Name Arenal Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code FON NRT
ICAO Code MRAN RJAA
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Tokyo
Country Costa Rica Japan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 342 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 35.760000, 140.390000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,037 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:36 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 05:36 in Tokyo. With a 15-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 Tokyo (NRT) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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