KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
8,191 km
5,090 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,191 km
5,090 mi / 4,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KCT NCE
Airport Name Koggala Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code KCT NCE
ICAO Code VCCK LFMN
City Galle Nice
Country Sri Lanka France
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Paris
Elevation 10 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 43.660000, 7.220000

Galle (KCT) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,191 kilometers (5,090 miles / 4,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 14:05 in Galle, it's 09:35 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 Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 97° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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