LNJ
Lincang
China
8,427 km
5,237 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,427 km
5,237 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LNJ NCE
Airport Name Lincang Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LNJ NCE
ICAO Code ZPLC LFMN
City Lincang Nice
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 6,127 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lincang (LNJ) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,427 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China 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 00:18 in Lincang, it's 17:18 in Nice. With a 7-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 6,115 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Lincang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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