PTY
Tocumen
Panama
675 km
419 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
675 km
419 mi / 364 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY RIK
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code PTY RIK
ICAO Code MPTO MRCR
City Tocumen Nicoya
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 9.870000, -85.480000

Tocumen (PTY) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 675 kilometers (419 miles / 364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Tocumen, it's 17:48 in Nicoya.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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