NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
2,007 km
1,247 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
2,007 km
1,247 mi / 1,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

NCT TPA
Airport Name Guanacaste Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code NCT TPA
ICAO Code MRNC KTPA
City Nicoya/Guanacate Tampa
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 365 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 10.140000, -85.450000 27.980000, -82.530000

Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 2,007 kilometers (1,247 miles / 1,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 15:15 in Nicoya/Guanacate, it's 17:15 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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