The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 9,810 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Nice, it's 20:21 in Macas. With a 6-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 3,440 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 46° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.