KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,862 km
6,128 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,862 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
325°
northwest

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KIX NCE
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code KIX NCE
ICAO Code RJBB LFMN
City Osaka Nice
Country Japan France
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Paris
Elevation 26 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 43.660000, 7.220000

Osaka (KIX) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,862 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 17:27 in Osaka, it's 09:27 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.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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