SFO
San Francisco
United States
4,853 km
3,015 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
4,853 km
3,015 mi / 2,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TMU
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code SFO TMU
ICAO Code KSFO MRTR
City San Francisco Nicoya
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 9.740000, -85.010000

San Francisco (SFO) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 4,853 kilometers (3,015 miles / 2,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 14:50 in San Francisco, it's 16:50 in Nicoya.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 316° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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