Airport Comparison
| NCT | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guanacaste Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | NCT | SFO |
| ICAO Code | MRNC | KSFO |
| City | Nicoya/Guanacate | San Francisco |
| Country | Costa Rica | United States |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 365 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.140000, -85.450000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,787 kilometers (2,975 miles / 2,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.
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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Nicoya/Guanacate, it's 01:40 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Guanacaste Airport (NCT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.