HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,065 km
8,118 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
13,065 km
8,118 mi / 7,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND NCT
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code HND NCT
ICAO Code RJTT MRNC
City Tokyo Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 35 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 10.140000, -85.450000

Tokyo (HND) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 13,065 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Tokyo, it's 11:15 in Nicoya/Guanacate. With a 15-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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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