LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,110 km
5,039 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
8,110 km
5,039 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
269°
west

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LIS TMU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code LIS TMU
ICAO Code LPPT MRTR
City Lisbon Nicoya
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 374 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 9.740000, -85.010000

Lisbon (LIS) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 8,110 kilometers (5,039 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Portugal 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 00:58 in Lisbon, it's 18:58 in Nicoya. With a 6-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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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