NCE
Nice
France
13,641 km
8,476 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
13,641 km
8,476 mi / 7,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
73°
east northeast

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NCE SHU
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code NCE SHU
ICAO Code LFMN YSMP
City Nice N/A
Country France Australia
Timezone Europe/Paris Australia/Darwin
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Nice (NCE) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 13,641 kilometers (8,476 miles / 7,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Australia. 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 18:18 in Nice, it's 02:48 in Smith Point Airport. With a 8.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 315° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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