NCE
Nice
France
18,481 km
11,483 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
18,481 km
11,483 mi / 9,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
110°
east southeast

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NCE SZS
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code NCE SZS
ICAO Code LFMN NZRC
City Nice Oban
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Nice (NCE) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 18,481 kilometers (11,483 miles / 9,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 New Zealand. 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 21:10 in Nice, it's 09:10 in Oban. With a 12-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 Oban (SZS) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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