ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
14,766 km
9,175 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
14,766 km
9,175 mi / 7,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABF NCE
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code ABF NCE
ICAO Code NGAB LFMN
City Abaiang Nice
Country Kiribati France
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Paris
Elevation 0 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 43.660000, 7.220000

Abaiang (ABF) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 14,766 kilometers (9,175 miles / 7,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Kiribati with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:11 in Abaiang, it's 08:11 in Nice. With a 11-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 Nice (NCE) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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