NCE
Nice
France
16,410 km
10,197 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
16,410 km
10,197 mi / 8,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE RFP
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code NCE RFP
ICAO Code LFMN NTTR
City Nice Uturoa
Country France French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Nice (NCE) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 16,410 kilometers (10,197 miles / 8,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 13:45 in Nice, it's 02:45 in Uturoa. With a 11-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 Uturoa (RFP) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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