HKT
Phuket
Thailand
9,474 km
5,887 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,474 km
5,887 mi / 5,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HKT NCE
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code HKT NCE
ICAO Code VTSP LFMN
City Phuket Nice
Country Thailand France
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Paris
Elevation 82 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 43.660000, 7.220000

Phuket (HKT) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,474 kilometers (5,887 miles / 5,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Thailand 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 19:08 in Phuket, it's 13:08 in Nice. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 83° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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