BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,129 km
5,673 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
9,129 km
5,673 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BRU NCT
Airport Name Brussels Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code BRU NCT
ICAO Code EBBR MRNC
City Brussels Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Belgium Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 184 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 10.140000, -85.450000

Brussels (BRU) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 9,129 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 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 Belgium 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 12:14 in Brussels, it's 05:14 in Nicoya/Guanacate. 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/Guanacate (NCT) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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