NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
13,996 km
8,697 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
13,996 km
8,697 mi / 7,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
339°
north northwest

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NOB PEK
Airport Name Nosara Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NOB PEK
ICAO Code MRNS ZBAA
City Nicoya Beijing
Country Costa Rica China
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -85.650000 40.080000, 116.580000

Nicoya (NOB) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 13,996 kilometers (8,697 miles / 7,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Nicoya, it's 21:06 in Beijing. With a 14-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 Beijing (PEK) to Nicoya (NOB) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Nosara Airport (NOB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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