NCE
Nice
France
16,628 km
10,332 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
16,628 km
10,332 mi / 8,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE VLI
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code NCE VLI
ICAO Code LFMN NVVV
City Nice Port Vila
Country France Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Efate
Elevation 12 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Nice (NCE) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 16,628 kilometers (10,332 miles / 8,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 05:33 in Nice, it's 15:33 in Port Vila. With a 10-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 Port Vila (VLI) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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