NCE
Nice
France
12,964 km
8,056 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
12,964 km
8,056 mi / 7,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NCE SMB
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code NCE SMB
ICAO Code LFMN SCSB
City Nice Cerro Sombrero
Country France Chile
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 12 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Nice (NCE) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 12,964 kilometers (8,056 miles / 7,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Chile. 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 19:19 in Nice, it's 15:19 in Cerro Sombrero. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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