FCO
Rome
Italy
9,881 km
6,140 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,881 km
6,140 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO TMU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code FCO TMU
ICAO Code LIRF MRTR
City Rome Nicoya
Country Italy Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 9.740000, -85.010000

Rome (FCO) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,881 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 04:55 in Rome, it's 21:55 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 (TMU) 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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