BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
15,852 km
9,850 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
15,852 km
9,850 mi / 8,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BHQ NCE
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code BHQ NCE
ICAO Code YBHI LFMN
City Broken Hill Nice
Country Australia France
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Paris
Elevation 958 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 43.660000, 7.220000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 15,852 kilometers (9,850 miles / 8,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Australia 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 01:20 in Broken Hill, it's 15:50 in Nice. With a 9.5-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 Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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