NCE
Nice
France
18,612 km
11,565 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
18,612 km
11,565 mi / 10,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
56°
northeast

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NCE WRE
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code NCE WRE
ICAO Code LFMN NZWR
City Nice N/A
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 133 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Nice (NCE) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 18,612 kilometers (11,565 miles / 10,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 14:46 in Nice, it's 02:46 in Whangarei Airport. 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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 313° (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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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