NCE
Nice
France
7,785 km
4,837 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
7,785 km
4,837 mi / 4,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
57°
east northeast

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NCE ZHY
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code NCE ZHY
ICAO Code LFMN ZLZW
City Nice Zhongwei
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 37.570000, 105.150000

Nice (NCE) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 7,785 kilometers (4,837 miles / 4,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Nice, it's 03:35 in Zhongwei. With a 7-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 8,190 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou 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 Zhongwei (ZHY) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 310° (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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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