NCE
Nice
France
9,153 km
5,688 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
9,153 km
5,688 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

NCE RIH
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code NCE RIH
ICAO Code LFMN MPSM
City Nice Río Hato
Country France Panama
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Panama
Elevation 12 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 8.380000, -80.130000

Nice (NCE) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 9,153 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Panama. 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 09:54 in Nice, it's 03:54 in Río Hato. With a 6-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 Río Hato (RIH) 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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