BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,089 km
5,648 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,089 km
5,648 mi / 4,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
276°
west

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BCN NOB
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code BCN NOB
ICAO Code LEBL MRNS
City Barcelona Nicoya
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 9.980000, -85.650000

Barcelona (BCN) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,089 kilometers (5,648 miles / 4,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Barcelona, it's 06:59 in Nicoya. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nicoya (NOB) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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