NCE
Nice
France
10,627 km
6,603 miles
SCY
San Cristobal
Ecuador
Distance
10,627 km
6,603 mi / 5,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

NCE SCY
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport San Cristobal Airport
IATA Code NCE SCY
ICAO Code LFMN SEST
City Nice San Cristobal
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 12 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -0.910000, -89.620000

Nice (NCE) to San Cristobal (SCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in San Cristobal, Ecuador is 10,627 kilometers (6,603 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Nice, it's 13:50 in San Cristobal. 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.

The return flight from San Cristobal (SCY) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 46° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and San Cristobal Airport (SCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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