NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
4,289 km
2,665 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
4,289 km
2,665 mi / 2,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NCT SLC
Airport Name Guanacaste Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code NCT SLC
ICAO Code MRNC KSLC
City Nicoya/Guanacate Salt Lake City
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Denver
Elevation 365 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 10.140000, -85.450000 40.790000, -111.980000

Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 4,289 kilometers (2,665 miles / 2,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 12:07 in Nicoya/Guanacate, it's 11:07 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,866 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Guanacaste Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) follows a heading of 135° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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