NCE
Nice
France
8,984 km
5,582 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
8,984 km
5,582 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE NEU
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code NCE NEU
ICAO Code LFMN VLSN
City Nice N/A
Country France Laos
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 12 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 20.420000, 104.070000

Nice (NCE) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 8,984 kilometers (5,582 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Nice, it's 21:37 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 6-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 3,269 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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