BOG
Bogota
Colombia
1,385 km
860 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
1,385 km
860 mi / 748 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG NCT
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code BOG NCT
ICAO Code SKBO MRNC
City Bogota Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 8,361 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 10.140000, -85.450000

Bogota (BOG) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 1,385 kilometers (860 miles / 748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia 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 11:57 in Bogota, it's 10:57 in Nicoya/Guanacate.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,996 feet between the two airports. Guanacaste Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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