The flight distance from Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 14,585 kilometers (9,062 miles / 7,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Kokoda, it's 00:02 in Nice. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,228 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Kokoda Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Kokoda (KKD) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kokoda Airport (KKD) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.