MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
5,820 km
3,616 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,820 km
3,616 mi / 3,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Montevideo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD TMU
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code MVD TMU
ICAO Code SUMU MRTR
City Montevideo Nicoya
Country Uruguay Costa Rica
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 105 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 9.740000, -85.010000

Montevideo (MVD) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,820 kilometers (3,616 miles / 3,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Montevideo, it's 22:45 in Nicoya. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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