NCE
Nice
France
1,837 km
1,142 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,837 km
1,142 mi / 992 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

NCE SAW
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code NCE SAW
ICAO Code LFMN LTFJ
City Nice Istanbul
Country France Turkey
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 12 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 40.900000, 29.310000

Nice (NCE) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,837 kilometers (1,142 miles / 992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting France with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Nice, it's 17:20 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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