NCE
Nice
France
15,816 km
9,828 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
15,816 km
9,828 mi / 8,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE VHZ
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code NCE VHZ
ICAO Code LFMN NTUV
City Nice Vahitahi
Country France French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Nice (NCE) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 15,816 kilometers (9,828 miles / 8,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 07:46 in Nice, it's 20:46 in Vahitahi. With a 11-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 41° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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