MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
5,883 km
3,655 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
5,883 km
3,655 mi / 3,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Montevideo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD NCT
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code MVD NCT
ICAO Code SUMU MRNC
City Montevideo Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Uruguay Costa Rica
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 105 ft 365 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 10.140000, -85.450000

Montevideo (MVD) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 5,883 kilometers (3,655 miles / 3,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Montevideo, it's 09:18 in Nicoya/Guanacate. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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