DEL
New Delhi
India
15,342 km
9,533 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
15,342 km
9,533 mi / 8,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
333°
north northwest

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DEL TMU
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code DEL TMU
ICAO Code VIDP MRTR
City New Delhi Nicoya
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 777 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 9.740000, -85.010000

New Delhi (DEL) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 15,342 kilometers (9,533 miles / 8,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in New Delhi, it's 02:15 in Nicoya. With a 11.5-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 (TMU) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 24° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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