LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,809 km
5,474 miles
NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
8,809 km
5,474 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

LHR NOB
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Nosara Airport
IATA Code LHR NOB
ICAO Code EGLL MRNS
City London Nicoya
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 83 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 9.980000, -85.650000

London (LHR) to Nicoya (NOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 8,809 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,756 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 19:36 in London, it's 13:36 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 (LHR) follows a heading of 39° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nosara Airport (NOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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