NCE
Nice
France
18,647 km
11,587 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
18,647 km
11,587 mi / 10,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
99°
east

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NCE TWZ
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code NCE TWZ
ICAO Code LFMN NZUK
City Nice Twitzel
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Nice (NCE) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 18,647 kilometers (11,587 miles / 10,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 20:41 in Nice, it's 08:41 in Twitzel. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,563 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 273° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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