NCE
Nice
France
9,460 km
5,878 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
9,460 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

NCE TNO
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code NCE TNO
ICAO Code LFMN MRTM
City Nice Santa Cruz
Country France Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 10.310000, -85.820000

Nice (NCE) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 9,460 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Nice, it's 05:14 in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz (TNO) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 46° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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