NCE
Nice
France
9,673 km
6,010 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
9,673 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE SWA
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code NCE SWA
ICAO Code LFMN ZGOW
City Nice Shantou
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 23.430000, 116.760000

Nice (NCE) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 9,673 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:21 in Nice, it's 07:21 in Shantou. 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 Shantou (SWA) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 317° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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