The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 16,494 kilometers (10,249 miles / 8,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Hyderabad, it's 06:12 in Nicoya/Guanacate. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,659 feet between the two airports. Guanacaste Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 30° (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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.