LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
9,417 km
5,851 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,417 km
5,851 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIR NCE
Airport Name Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LIR NCE
ICAO Code MRLB LFMN
City Liberia Nice
Country Costa Rica France
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Paris
Elevation 270 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 10.590000, -85.540000 43.660000, 7.220000

Liberia (LIR) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,417 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Liberia, it's 09:15 in Nice. With a 7-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 Nice (NCE) to Liberia (LIR) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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