SEA
Seattle
United States
5,459 km
3,392 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
5,459 km
3,392 mi / 2,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
128°
southeast

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SEA TMU
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code SEA TMU
ICAO Code KSEA MRTR
City Seattle Nicoya
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 432 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 9.740000, -85.010000

Seattle (SEA) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 5,459 kilometers (3,392 miles / 2,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Seattle, it's 21:38 in Nicoya.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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