AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
14,167 km
8,803 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
14,167 km
8,803 mi / 7,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
320°
northwest

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AWB NCE
Airport Name Awaba Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code AWB NCE
ICAO Code AYAW LFMN
City Awaba Nice
Country Papua New Guinea France
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Paris
Elevation 32 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 43.660000, 7.220000

Awaba (AWB) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 14,167 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 13:33 in Awaba, it's 04:33 in Nice. 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 Nice (NCE) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Awaba Airport (AWB) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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