NCE
Nice
France
8,287 km
5,150 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
8,287 km
5,150 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE SIA
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code NCE SIA
ICAO Code LFMN ZLSN
City Nice Xi'an
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 34.380000, 109.120000

Nice (NCE) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 8,287 kilometers (5,150 miles / 4,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 China. 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 18:25 in Nice, it's 01:25 in Xi'an. With a 7-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 Xi'an (SIA) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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