LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,769 km
6,070 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,769 km
6,070 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

LOS NOB
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code LOS NOB
ICAO Code DNMM MRNS
City Lagos Nicoya
Country Nigeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 9.980000, -85.650000

Lagos (LOS) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,769 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Lagos, it's 04:40 in Nicoya. With a 7-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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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