FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
1,958 km
1,217 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
1,958 km
1,217 mi / 1,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FON TPA
Airport Name Arenal Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FON TPA
ICAO Code MRAN KTPA
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Tampa
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 342 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 27.980000, -82.530000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,958 kilometers (1,217 miles / 1,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:38 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 22:38 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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