RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
18,385 km
11,424 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
18,385 km
11,424 mi / 9,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
319°
northwest

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RIK SIN
Airport Name Carrillo Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code RIK SIN
ICAO Code MRCR WSSS
City Nicoya Singapore
Country Costa Rica Singapore
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Singapore
Elevation 6 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 9.870000, -85.480000 1.350000, 103.990000

Nicoya (RIK) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 18,385 kilometers (11,424 miles / 9,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Singapore. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Nicoya, it's 17:44 in Singapore. With a 14-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 Singapore (SIN) to Nicoya (RIK) follows a heading of 40° (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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) and Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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