HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
7,946 km
4,938 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,946 km
4,938 mi / 4,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HDS NCE
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code HDS NCE
ICAO Code FAHS LFMN
City Hoedspruit Nice
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,743 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 43.660000, 7.220000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,946 kilometers (4,938 miles / 4,291 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 13:06 in Hoedspruit, it's 12:06 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,731 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Hoedspruit (HDS) 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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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