The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 12,246 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Amman, it's 06:56 in Nicoya/Guanacate. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,030 feet between the two airports. Guanacaste Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.