GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
8,073 km
5,016 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,073 km
5,016 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIU NCE
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code GIU NCE
ICAO Code VCCS LFMN
City Sigiriya Nice
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 630 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 43.660000, 7.220000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,073 kilometers (5,016 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:21 in Sigiriya, it's 03:51 in Nice. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 96° (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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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