LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
8,355 km
5,191 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,355 km
5,191 mi / 4,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAY NCE
Airport Name Ladysmith Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LAY NCE
ICAO Code FALY LFMN
City Ladysmith Nice
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 3,548 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 29.750000 43.660000, 7.220000

Ladysmith (LAY) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,355 kilometers (5,191 miles / 4,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 10:23 in Ladysmith, it's 09:23 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,536 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Ladysmith Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Ladysmith (LAY) follows a heading of 160° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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