AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
5,729 km
3,560 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
5,729 km
3,560 mi / 3,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP NCT
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code AEP NCT
ICAO Code SABE MRNC
City Buenos Aires Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 365 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 10.140000, -85.450000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 5,729 kilometers (3,560 miles / 3,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:26 in Nicoya/Guanacate. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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