LHW
Lanzhou
China
7,756 km
4,820 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,756 km
4,820 mi / 4,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LHW NCE
Airport Name Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LHW NCE
ICAO Code ZLLL LFMN
City Lanzhou Nice
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 6,388 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 36.520000, 103.620000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lanzhou (LHW) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,756 kilometers (4,820 miles / 4,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 China 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 13:19 in Lanzhou, it's 06:19 in Nice. With a 7-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 6,376 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 58° (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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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