PMI
Palma De Mallorca
Spain
9,159 km
5,691 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,159 km
5,691 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
277°
west

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PMI RIK
Airport Name Palma De Mallorca Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code PMI RIK
ICAO Code LEPA MRCR
City Palma De Mallorca Nicoya
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 27 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 39.550000, 2.740000 9.870000, -85.480000

Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Palma De Mallorca, Spain to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Palma De Mallorca, it's 18:13 in Nicoya. With a 7-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 Palma De Mallorca (PMI) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) and Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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