NCE
Nice
France
5,142 km
3,195 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
5,142 km
3,195 mi / 2,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE YQY
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code NCE YQY
ICAO Code LFMN CYQY
City Nice Sydney
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 12 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 46.160000, -60.050000

Nice (NCE) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 5,142 kilometers (3,195 miles / 2,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 09:22 in Nice, it's 04:22 in Sydney. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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