NCE
Nice
France
13,902 km
8,638 miles
UNG
Kiunga
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,902 km
8,638 mi / 7,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE UNG
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Kiunga Airport
IATA Code NCE UNG
ICAO Code LFMN AYKI
City Nice Kiunga
Country France Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -6.130000, 141.280000

Nice (NCE) to Kiunga (UNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Kiunga Airport (UNG) in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea is 13,902 kilometers (8,638 miles / 7,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 19:42 in Nice, it's 04:42 in Kiunga. With a 9-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 Kiunga (UNG) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 321° (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 Kiunga Airport (UNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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