LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,829 km
5,486 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
8,829 km
5,486 mi / 4,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

LGW NOB
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code LGW NOB
ICAO Code EGKK MRNS
City London Nicoya
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 202 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 9.980000, -85.650000

London (LGW) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 8,829 kilometers (5,486 miles / 4,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom 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 08:36 in London, it's 02:36 in Nicoya. With a 6-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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 40° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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