NCE
Nice
France
8,248 km
5,125 miles
YYD
Smithers
Canada
Distance
8,248 km
5,125 mi / 4,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE YYD
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Smithers Airport
IATA Code NCE YYD
ICAO Code LFMN CYYD
City Nice Smithers
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Vancouver
Elevation 12 ft 1,712 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 54.820000, -127.180000

Nice (NCE) to Smithers (YYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Smithers Airport (YYD) in Smithers, Canada is 8,248 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 23:11 in Nice, it's 14:11 in Smithers. 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 1,700 feet between the two airports. Smithers Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Smithers (YYD) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Smithers Airport (YYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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