BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
5,029 km
3,125 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,029 km
3,125 mi / 2,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB RIK
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code BSB RIK
ICAO Code SBBR MRCR
City Brasilia Nicoya
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,497 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 9.870000, -85.480000

Brasilia (BSB) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,029 kilometers (3,125 miles / 2,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Brazil 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 18:46 in Brasilia, it's 15:46 in Nicoya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,491 feet between the two airports. Carrillo Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 124° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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