NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
10,232 km
6,358 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,232 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
31°
north northeast

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NOB RIX
Airport Name Nosara Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code NOB RIX
ICAO Code MRNS EVRA
City Nicoya Riga
Country Costa Rica Latvia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Riga
Elevation 33 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -85.650000 56.920000, 23.970000

Nicoya (NOB) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,232 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:43 in Nicoya, it's 17:43 in Riga. With a 8-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 Riga (RIX) to Nicoya (NOB) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nosara Airport (NOB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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