FCB
Ficksburg
South Africa
8,331 km
5,177 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,331 km
5,177 mi / 4,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FCB NCE
Airport Name Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code FCB NCE
ICAO Code FAFB LFMN
City Ficksburg Nice
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,315 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -28.820000, 27.910000 43.660000, 7.220000

Ficksburg (FCB) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,331 kilometers (5,177 miles / 4,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 South Africa 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 16:02 in Ficksburg, it's 15:02 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,303 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Ficksburg (FCB) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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