NCE
Nice
France
8,391 km
5,214 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
8,391 km
5,214 mi / 4,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE YLW
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code NCE YLW
ICAO Code LFMN CYLW
City Nice Kelowna
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Vancouver
Elevation 12 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 49.960000, -119.380000

Nice (NCE) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 8,391 kilometers (5,214 miles / 4,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Nice, it's 19:28 in Kelowna. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,397 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 37° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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