ING
El Calafate
Argentina
12,961 km
8,053 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
12,961 km
8,053 mi / 6,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ING NCE
Airport Name Lago Argentino Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code ING NCE
ICAO Code SAWA LFMN
City El Calafate Nice
Country Argentina France
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/Paris
Elevation 732 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -50.340000, -72.250000 43.660000, 7.220000

El Calafate (ING) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 12,961 kilometers (8,053 miles / 6,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Argentina with France. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:21 in El Calafate, it's 19:21 in Nice. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to El Calafate (ING) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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