DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
4,780 km
2,970 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
4,780 km
2,970 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DSE NCE
Airport Name Combolcha Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code DSE NCE
ICAO Code HADC LFMN
City Dessie Nice
Country Ethiopia France
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Paris
Elevation 6,117 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 11.080000, 39.710000 43.660000, 7.220000

Dessie (DSE) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 4,780 kilometers (2,970 miles / 2,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Dessie, it's 11:01 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,105 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Combolcha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Dessie (DSE) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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