The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 9,581 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Denmark 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 19:06 in Copenhagen, it's 12:06 in Nicoya/Guanacate. 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/Guanacate (NCT) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.