NCE
Nice
France
14,183 km
8,813 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,183 km
8,813 mi / 7,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
61°
east northeast

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NCE OPU
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code NCE OPU
ICAO Code LFMN AYBM
City Nice Balimo
Country France Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Nice (NCE) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 14,183 kilometers (8,813 miles / 7,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Nice, it's 23:10 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 320° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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