NCE
Nice
France
16,532 km
10,272 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
16,532 km
10,272 mi / 8,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
37°
northeast

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NCE VLS
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code NCE VLS
ICAO Code LFMN NVSV
City Nice Valesdir
Country France Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Efate
Elevation 12 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Nice (NCE) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 16,532 kilometers (10,272 miles / 8,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 19:37 in Nice, it's 05:37 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 333° (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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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