Distance From La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, FON - YOW Distance

The distance from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 2466 miles or 3968 kilometers or 2141 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from La Fortuna ( Costa Rica ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Fortuna and Ottawa takes around 5 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Fortuna Arenal Airport, La Fortuna, Costa Rica to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 5 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FON - YOW

Kilometers		3968 km
Statute Miles		2466 miles
Nautical Miles		2141 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 40 minutes

La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - FON to YOW Flight Path

Location of La Fortuna Arenal Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Fortuna to Ottawa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between La Fortuna, Costa Rica and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FON - YOW

Time difference between La Fortuna (Costa Rica) and Ottawa (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Ottawa time is 1 Hours ahead of La Fortuna.

Location	Local Time
La Fortuna (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 09:42:38 CST
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-16, 10:42:38 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON / MRAN) La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada