NOB
Nicoya
Costa Rica
13,670 km
8,494 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,670 km
8,494 mi / 7,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NOB SYD
Airport Name Nosara Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NOB SYD
ICAO Code MRNS YSSY
City Nicoya Sydney
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Sydney
Elevation 33 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -85.650000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nicoya (NOB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nosara Airport (NOB) in Nicoya, Costa Rica to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,670 kilometers (8,494 miles / 7,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Nicoya, it's 19:43 in Sydney. With a 17-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 Sydney (SYD) to Nicoya (NOB) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.