CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,251 km
777 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
1,251 km
777 mi / 676 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

CUN RIK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code CUN RIK
ICAO Code MMUN MRCR
City Cancun Nicoya
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.870000, -85.480000

Cancun (CUN) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 1,251 kilometers (777 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Cancun, it's 01:30 in Nicoya.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 353° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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