ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,800 km
6,089 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,800 km
6,089 mi / 5,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN RIK
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code ARN RIK
ICAO Code ESSA MRCR
City Stockholm Nicoya
Country Sweden Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 137 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 9.870000, -85.480000

Stockholm (ARN) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,800 kilometers (6,089 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Stockholm, it's 22:19 in Nicoya. With a 7-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 (RIK) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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