KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
14,209 km
8,829 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
14,209 km
8,829 mi / 7,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KVG NCE
Airport Name Kavieng Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code KVG NCE
ICAO Code AYKV LFMN
City Kavieng Nice
Country Papua New Guinea France
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Paris
Elevation 7 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 150.810000 43.660000, 7.220000

Kavieng (KVG) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 14,209 kilometers (8,829 miles / 7,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Papua New Guinea with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Kavieng, it's 14:39 in Nice. With a 9-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 Kavieng (KVG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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