NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
15,578 km
9,680 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
15,578 km
9,680 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NAU NCE
Airport Name Napuka Island Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code NAU NCE
ICAO Code NTGN LFMN
City Napuka Island Nice
Country French Polynesia France
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Paris
Elevation 7 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -14.180000, -141.270000 43.660000, 7.220000

Napuka Island (NAU) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 15,578 kilometers (9,680 miles / 8,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 French Polynesia 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 22:54 in Napuka Island, it's 09:54 in Nice. With a 11-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 Napuka Island (NAU) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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