AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
5,704 km
3,544 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,704 km
3,544 mi / 3,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP RIK
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Carrillo Airport
IATA Code AEP RIK
ICAO Code SABE MRCR
City Buenos Aires Nicoya
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 9.870000, -85.480000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,704 kilometers (3,544 miles / 3,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Argentina with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Buenos Aires, it's 05:10 in Nicoya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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