NCE
Nice
France
4,417 km
2,745 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
4,417 km
2,745 mi / 2,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
128°
southeast

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NCE SHC
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code NCE SHC
ICAO Code LFMN HASR
City Nice Shire
Country France Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 12 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 14.080000, 38.270000

Nice (NCE) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 4,417 kilometers (2,745 miles / 2,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 20:32 in Nice, it's 22:32 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,195 feet between the two airports. Shire 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 Shire (SHC) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 324° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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