NCE
Nice
France
9,409 km
5,847 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
9,409 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
54°
northeast

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NCE YIW
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code NCE YIW
ICAO Code LFMN ZSYW
City Nice Yiwu
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 29.340000, 120.030000

Nice (NCE) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 9,409 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Nice, it's 12:45 in Yiwu. With a 7-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 Yiwu (YIW) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 318° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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