MNL
Manila
Philippines
16,007 km
9,947 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
16,007 km
9,947 mi / 8,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL NOB
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code MNL NOB
ICAO Code RPLL MRNS
City Manila Nicoya
Country Philippines Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 75 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 9.980000, -85.650000

Manila (MNL) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 16,007 kilometers (9,947 miles / 8,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Philippines 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 22:23 in Manila, it's 08:23 in Nicoya. With a 14-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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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