MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
12,011 km
7,463 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
12,011 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MDY NCE
Airport Name Henderson Field Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MDY NCE
ICAO Code PMDY LFMN
City Midway Atoll Nice
Country UM France
Timezone Pacific/Midway Europe/Paris
Elevation 12 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 43.660000, 7.220000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 12,011 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 UM with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Midway Atoll, it's 15:39 in Nice. With a 12-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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