CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
9,404 km
5,843 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
9,404 km
5,843 mi / 5,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guatemala
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CIQ NCE
Airport Name Chiquimula Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code CIQ NCE
ICAO Code MGCQ LFMN
City Chiquimula Nice
Country Guatemala France
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,484 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 14.830000, -89.520000 43.660000, 7.220000

Chiquimula (CIQ) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,404 kilometers (5,843 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Chiquimula, it's 19:52 in Nice. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,472 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Chiquimula Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Chiquimula (CIQ) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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