NAN
Nadi
Fiji
11,083 km
6,886 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
11,083 km
6,886 mi / 5,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
83°
east

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NAN RIK
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code NAN RIK
ICAO Code NFFN MRCR
City Nadi Nicoya
Country Fiji Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 59 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 9.870000, -85.480000

Nadi (NAN) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 11,083 kilometers (6,886 miles / 5,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 17:57 in Nadi, it's 23:57 in Nicoya. 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 (RIK) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 253° (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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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