LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,120 km
5,046 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
8,120 km
5,046 mi / 4,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

LIS NCT
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code LIS NCT
ICAO Code LPPT MRNC
City Lisbon Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 374 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 10.140000, -85.450000

Lisbon (LIS) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 8,120 kilometers (5,046 miles / 4,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Portugal 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 13:56 in Lisbon, it's 07:56 in Nicoya/Guanacate. 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/Guanacate (NCT) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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