NCE
Nice
France
10,039 km
6,238 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
10,039 km
6,238 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NCE QCN
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code NCE QCN
ICAO Code LFMN SSCN
City Nice Canela
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Nice (NCE) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 10,039 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Nice, it's 21:25 in Canela. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,711 feet between the two airports. Canela Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Canela (QCN) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 38° (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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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