FCO
Rome
Italy
9,915 km
6,161 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,915 km
6,161 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO NOB
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code FCO NOB
ICAO Code LIRF MRNS
City Rome Nicoya
Country Italy Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 9.980000, -85.650000

Rome (FCO) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,915 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in Rome, it's 06:35 in Nicoya. With a 7-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 (NOB) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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