ATL
Atlanta
United States
2,645 km
1,644 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
2,645 km
1,644 mi / 1,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

ATL RIK
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code ATL RIK
ICAO Code KATL MRCR
City Atlanta Nicoya
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,026 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 9.870000, -85.480000

Atlanta (ATL) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 2,645 kilometers (1,644 miles / 1,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Atlanta, it's 23:47 in Nicoya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,020 feet between the two airports. Carrillo Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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