RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
15,169 km
9,426 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
15,169 km
9,426 mi / 8,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
324°
northwest

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RIK TPE
Airport Name Carrillo Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RIK TPE
ICAO Code MRCR RCTP
City Nicoya Taipei
Country Costa Rica Taiwan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Taipei
Elevation 6 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 9.870000, -85.480000 25.080000, 121.230000

Nicoya (RIK) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 15,169 kilometers (9,426 miles / 8,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Taiwan. 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 21:05 in Nicoya, it's 11:05 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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