BLR
Bangalore
India
16,850 km
10,470 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
16,850 km
10,470 mi / 9,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLR NOB
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code BLR NOB
ICAO Code VOBL MRNS
City Bangalore Nicoya
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,000 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 9.980000, -85.650000

Bangalore (BLR) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 16,850 kilometers (10,470 miles / 9,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Bangalore, it's 07:01 in Nicoya. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,967 feet between the two airports. Nosara Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya (NOB) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 36° (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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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