CYW
Celaya
Mexico
9,805 km
6,093 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,805 km
6,093 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CYW NCE
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code CYW NCE
ICAO Code MMCY LFMN
City Celaya Nice
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,709 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 43.660000, 7.220000

Celaya (CYW) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,805 kilometers (6,093 miles / 5,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Mexico 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 07:11 in Celaya, it's 14:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,697 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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