CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
19,719 km
12,253 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
19,719 km
12,253 mi / 10,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CHT NCE
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code CHT NCE
ICAO Code NZCI LFMN
City Waitangi Nice
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Europe/Paris
Elevation 43 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 43.660000, 7.220000

Waitangi (CHT) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 19,719 kilometers (12,253 miles / 10,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 New Zealand 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 22:09 in Waitangi, it's 09:24 in Nice. With a 12.75-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 Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 94° (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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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