AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,708 km
7,897 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
12,708 km
7,897 mi / 6,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWK NCE
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code AWK NCE
ICAO Code PWAK LFMN
City Wake Island Nice
Country UM France
Timezone Pacific/Wake Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 43.660000, 7.220000

Wake Island (AWK) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 12,708 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 UM with France. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Wake Island, it's 21:27 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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 21° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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