JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,995 km
8,075 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
12,995 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JED TMU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code JED TMU
ICAO Code OEJN MRTR
City Jeddah Nicoya
Country Saudi Arabia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 48 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 9.740000, -85.010000

Jeddah (JED) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 12,995 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 06:59 in Jeddah, it's 21:59 in Nicoya. With a 9-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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