ELS
East London
South Africa
8,782 km
5,457 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,782 km
5,457 mi / 4,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ELS NCE
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code ELS NCE
ICAO Code FAEL LFMN
City East London Nice
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 435 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 43.660000, 7.220000

East London (ELS) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,782 kilometers (5,457 miles / 4,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in East London, it's 16:28 in Nice.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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