DEN
Denver
United States
3,873 km
2,406 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
3,873 km
2,406 mi / 2,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN TMU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code DEN TMU
ICAO Code KDEN MRTR
City Denver Nicoya
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,434 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 9.740000, -85.010000

Denver (DEN) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 3,873 kilometers (2,406 miles / 2,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 13:52 in Denver, it's 14:52 in Nicoya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,401 feet between the two airports. Tambor Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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