BLR
Bangalore
India
16,849 km
10,469 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
16,849 km
10,469 mi / 9,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLR RIK
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code BLR RIK
ICAO Code VOBL MRCR
City Bangalore Nicoya
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,000 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 9.870000, -85.480000

Bangalore (BLR) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 16,849 kilometers (10,469 miles / 9,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 11:27 in Bangalore, it's 23:57 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 2,994 feet between the two airports. Carrillo Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Nicoya (RIK) 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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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