GIY
Giyani
South Africa
7,818 km
4,858 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,818 km
4,858 mi / 4,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIY NCE
Airport Name Giyani Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code GIY NCE
ICAO Code FAGI LFMN
City Giyani Nice
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,584 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -23.280000, 30.650000 43.660000, 7.220000

Giyani (GIY) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Giyani Airport (GIY) in Giyani, South Africa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,818 kilometers (4,858 miles / 4,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 00:56 in Giyani, it's 23:56 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Giyani Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Giyani (GIY) follows a heading of 157° (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 Giyani Airport (GIY) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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