IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,780 km
1,106 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
1,780 km
1,106 mi / 961 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST NCE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code IST NCE
ICAO Code LTFM LFMN
City Istanbul Nice
Country Turkey France
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Paris
Elevation 325 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.660000, 7.220000

Istanbul (IST) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 1,780 kilometers (1,106 miles / 961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey 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 10:03 in Istanbul, it's 08:03 in Nice.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 91° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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