NCE
Nice
France
18,541 km
11,521 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
18,541 km
11,521 mi / 10,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
102°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

NCE ZQN
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code NCE ZQN
ICAO Code LFMN NZQN
City Nice Queenstown
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Nice (NCE) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 18,541 kilometers (11,521 miles / 10,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 New Zealand. 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 20:47 in Nice, it's 06:47 in Queenstown. With a 10-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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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