ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,979 km
5,579 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
8,979 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ABJ NCT
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code ABJ NCT
ICAO Code DIAP MRNC
City Abidjan Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Ivory Coast Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 21 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 10.140000, -85.450000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Abidjan, it's 06:46 in Nicoya/Guanacate. With a 6-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 Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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