RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
1,363 km
847 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,363 km
847 mi / 736 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RIK UIO
Airport Name Carrillo Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RIK UIO
ICAO Code MRCR SEQM
City Nicoya Quito
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.870000, -85.480000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Nicoya (RIK) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,363 kilometers (847 miles / 736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Nicoya, it's 22:22 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,194 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Carrillo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Nicoya (RIK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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