NCE
Nice
France
6,314 km
3,923 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
6,314 km
3,923 mi / 3,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE NGQ
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code NCE NGQ
ICAO Code LFMN ZUAL
City Nice Shiquanhe
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 32.100000, 80.050000

Nice (NCE) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 6,314 kilometers (3,923 miles / 3,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 China. 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 20:04 in Nice, it's 03:04 in Shiquanhe. 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 14,010 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 304° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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