HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,142 km
6,302 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL NOB
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code HEL NOB
ICAO Code EFHK MRNS
City Helsinki Nicoya
Country Finland Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 179 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 9.980000, -85.650000

Helsinki (HEL) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Finland 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 10:27 in Helsinki, it's 02:27 in Nicoya. With a 8-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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