KNQ
Kone
New Caledonia
16,760 km
10,414 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
16,760 km
10,414 mi / 9,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KNQ NCE
Airport Name Kone Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code KNQ NCE
ICAO Code NWWD LFMN
City Kone Nice
Country New Caledonia France
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -21.050000, 164.840000 43.660000, 7.220000

Kone (KNQ) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kone Airport (KNQ) in Kone, New Caledonia to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 16,760 kilometers (10,414 miles / 9,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 New Caledonia 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 16:36 in Kone, it's 06:36 in Nice. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Kone (KNQ) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kone Airport (KNQ) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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