ESB
Ankara
Turkey
2,161 km
1,342 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
2,161 km
1,342 mi / 1,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ESB NCE
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code ESB NCE
ICAO Code LTAC LFMN
City Ankara Nice
Country Turkey France
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Paris
Elevation 3,125 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 43.660000, 7.220000

Ankara (ESB) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 2,161 kilometers (1,342 miles / 1,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Ankara, it's 16:41 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,113 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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