NCE
Nice
France
12,305 km
7,646 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,305 km
7,646 mi / 6,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NCE YAP
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code NCE YAP
ICAO Code LFMN PTYA
City Nice Yap Island
Country France Micronesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 12 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 9.500000, 138.080000

Nice (NCE) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,305 kilometers (7,646 miles / 6,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Micronesia. 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 01:23 in Nice, it's 10:23 in Yap Island. With a 9-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 324° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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