NCE
Nice
France
14,240 km
8,848 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,240 km
8,848 mi / 7,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
58°
east northeast

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NCE WAO
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code NCE WAO
ICAO Code LFMN AYWB
City Nice Wabo
Country France Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Nice (NCE) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 14,240 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 14:46 in Nice, it's 23:46 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 322° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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