FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
1,857 km
1,154 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
1,857 km
1,154 mi / 1,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FLL NCT
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code FLL NCT
ICAO Code KFLL MRNC
City Fort Lauderdale Nicoya/Guanacate
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 65 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 10.140000, -85.450000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 1,857 kilometers (1,154 miles / 1,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 12:06 in Nicoya/Guanacate.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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