The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 10,776 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Romania. 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 16:17 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 01:17 in Bucharest. 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.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 292° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.