NCE
Nice
France
8,487 km
5,273 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
8,487 km
5,273 mi / 4,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NCE PZB
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code NCE PZB
ICAO Code LFMN FAPM
City Nice Pietermaritzburg
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Nice (NCE) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 8,487 kilometers (5,273 miles / 4,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:59 in Nice, it's 17:59 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,411 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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