# Distance from Nicoya (RIK) to Calgary (YYC)

> 5,271 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,271 km / 3,275 mi / 2,846 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 140° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Costa Rica) → Canada
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:17 in Nicoya, it's 05:17 in Calgary)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,551 ft (YYC is higher than RIK)

## Airports

### [Carrillo Airport (RIK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rik-nicoya-carrillo-airport/1ef266df-657a-6f96-9390-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nicoya, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRCR
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.870000, -85.480000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [Calgary International Airport (YYC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yyc-calgary-calgary-international-airport/1ef266de-b3e4-6fe8-ad4a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Calgary, Canada
- ICAO: CYYC
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 51.110000, -114.020000
- Elevation: 3,557 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Carrillo Airport (RIK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rik-nicoya-carrillo-airport/1ef266df-657a-6f96-9390-06bb2780ed98)
- [Calgary International Airport (YYC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yyc-calgary-calgary-international-airport/1ef266de-b3e4-6fe8-ad4a-06bb2780ed98)
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