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Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE)

Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.

Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
16,419 km10,202 miles • 8,866 NM
Destination Airport
LFMNNCE
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
Direct Distance
16,419 km
10,202 Statute Miles
8,866 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 49m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,478 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
294° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination

Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class

Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 49m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
32h 5m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements

🇦🇺 Australia🇫🇷 France

Visa-Free Entry
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required3 months

💡 Official Note: Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.

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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map

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Departure Airport Specs

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

  • City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
  • ICAO Code: YMML
  • Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
  • Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
  • Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

  • City / Country: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
  • ICAO Code: LFMN
  • Coordinates: 43.6584°, 7.2159°
  • Timezone: Europe/Paris
  • Elevation: 12 ft
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