FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
8,742 km
5,432 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,742 km
5,432 mi / 4,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FON STN
Airport Name Arenal Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code FON STN
ICAO Code MRAN EGSS
City La Fortuna/San Carlos London
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 342 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 51.880000, 0.240000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 8,742 kilometers (5,432 miles / 4,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United Kingdom. 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 14:24 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 20:24 in London. With a 6-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 London (STN) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 273° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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