FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
596 km
370 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
596 km
370 mi / 322 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FON PTY
Airport Name Arenal Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code FON PTY
ICAO Code MRAN MPTO
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Tocumen
Country Costa Rica Panama
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Panama
Elevation 342 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 9.070000, -79.380000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 596 kilometers (370 miles / 322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 19:41 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 286° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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