GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,811 km
3,611 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,811 km
3,611 mi / 3,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TMU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code GIG TMU
ICAO Code SBGL MRTR
City Rio De Janeiro Nicoya
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.740000, -85.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,811 kilometers (3,611 miles / 3,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:19 in Nicoya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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