HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,484 km
5,893 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
9,484 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

HAM NOB
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code HAM NOB
ICAO Code EDDH MRNS
City Hamburg Nicoya
Country Germany Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 53 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 9.980000, -85.650000

Hamburg (HAM) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 9,484 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Germany 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 13:32 in Hamburg, it's 06:32 in Nicoya. 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 (NOB) to Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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