Airport Comparison
| BWI | NCT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Guanacaste Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | NCT |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | MRNC |
| City | Baltimore | Nicoya/Guanacate |
| Country | United States | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 365 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 10.140000, -85.450000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 3,345 kilometers (2,078 miles / 1,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.
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 10:11 in Baltimore, it's 09:11 in Nicoya/Guanacate.
The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.