The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 5,649 kilometers (3,510 miles / 3,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 11:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:56 in Nicoya/Guanacate. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,094 feet between the two airports. Guanacaste Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.