NCE
Nice
France
5,803 km
3,606 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,803 km
3,606 mi / 3,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NCE WIL
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code NCE WIL
ICAO Code LFMN HKNW
City Nice Nairobi
Country France Kenya
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 12 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Nice (NCE) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,803 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in Nice, it's 16:39 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,524 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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