LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,272 km
2,654 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
4,272 km
2,654 mi / 2,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX NCT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code LAX NCT
ICAO Code KLAX MRNC
City Los Angeles Nicoya/Guanacate
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 128 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 10.140000, -85.450000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 4,272 kilometers (2,654 miles / 2,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Los Angeles, it's 06:08 in Nicoya/Guanacate.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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