NCE
Nice
France
16,500 km
10,253 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
16,500 km
10,253 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
36°
northeast

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NCE PBJ
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code NCE PBJ
ICAO Code LFMN NVSI
City Nice Paama Island
Country France Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Efate
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Nice (NCE) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 16,500 kilometers (10,253 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 France with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Nice, it's 14:24 in Paama Island. 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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