NCE
Nice
France
9,730 km
6,046 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
9,730 km
6,046 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE NJK
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code NCE NJK
ICAO Code LFMN KNJK
City Nice El Centro
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 32.800000, -115.700000

Nice (NCE) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 9,730 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:51 in Nice, it's 05:51 in El Centro. With a 9-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 El Centro (NJK) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 37° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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