The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,738 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Japan 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 12:25 in Hiroshima, it's 04:25 in Nice. With a 8-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 1,076 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Hiroshima Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 42° (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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.