MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,784 km
1,109 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
1,784 km
1,109 mi / 963 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NOB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code MEX NOB
ICAO Code MMMX MRNS
City Mexico City Nicoya
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7,316 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.980000, -85.650000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 1,784 kilometers (1,109 miles / 963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Mexico City, it's 11:02 in Nicoya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,283 feet between the two airports. Nosara Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nicoya (NOB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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