DET
Detroit
United States
6,937 km
4,311 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
6,937 km
4,311 mi / 3,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Detroit
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DET NCE
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code DET NCE
ICAO Code KDET LFMN
City Detroit Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Paris
Elevation 626 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 43.660000, 7.220000

Detroit (DET) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 6,937 kilometers (4,311 miles / 3,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in Detroit, it's 23:24 in Nice. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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