The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Taupo Airport (TUO) in Taupo, New Zealand is 18,936 kilometers (11,766 miles / 10,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Nice, it's 13:20 in Taupo. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,323 feet between the two airports. Taupo Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Taupo (TUO) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 304° (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 Taupo Airport (TUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.