NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
5,073 km
3,152 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,073 km
3,152 mi / 2,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NOB SCL
Airport Name Nosara Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code NOB SCL
ICAO Code MRNS SCEL
City Nicoya Santiago
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 33 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -85.650000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Nicoya (NOB) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,073 kilometers (3,152 miles / 2,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Nicoya, it's 04:18 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,522 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Nosara Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Nicoya (NOB) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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