NCE
Nice
France
7,904 km
4,911 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
7,904 km
4,911 mi / 4,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NCE PHW
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code NCE PHW
ICAO Code LFMN FAPH
City Nice Phalaborwa
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Nice (NCE) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 7,904 kilometers (4,911 miles / 4,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Nice, it's 00:58 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,420 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 342° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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