The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 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 19:42 in Grand Canyon, it's 03:42 in Nice. With a 8-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 6,597 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.