NCE
Nice
France
8,061 km
5,009 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,061 km
5,009 mi / 4,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
160°
south southeast

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NCE QRA
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code NCE QRA
ICAO Code LFMN FAGM
City Nice Johannesburg
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Nice (NCE) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,061 kilometers (5,009 miles / 4,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 07:12 in Nice, it's 08:12 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,471 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 344° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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