FON
La Fortuna/San Carlos
Costa Rica
5,248 km
3,261 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
5,248 km
3,261 mi / 2,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FON YYC
Airport Name Arenal Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code FON YYC
ICAO Code MRAN CYYC
City La Fortuna/San Carlos Calgary
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 342 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -84.630000 51.110000, -114.020000

La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arenal Airport (FON) in La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 5,248 kilometers (3,261 miles / 2,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in La Fortuna/San Carlos, it's 15:49 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,215 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Arenal Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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