NAN
Nadi
Fiji
11,094 km
6,894 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
11,094 km
6,894 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

NAN NCT
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code NAN NCT
ICAO Code NFFN MRNC
City Nadi Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Fiji Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 59 ft 365 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 10.140000, -85.450000

Nadi (NAN) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 11,094 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Nadi, it's 15:35 in Nicoya/Guanacate. With a 18-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/Guanacate (NCT) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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