The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 9,396 kilometers (5,838 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 14:25 in Nice, it's 07:25 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 47° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.