FCO
Rome
Italy
9,886 km
6,143 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
9,886 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO NCT
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code FCO NCT
ICAO Code LIRF MRNC
City Rome Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Italy Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 10.140000, -85.450000

Rome (FCO) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 9,886 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Italy 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 14:39 in Rome, it's 07:39 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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