MDW
Chicago
United States
7,293 km
4,532 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,293 km
4,532 mi / 3,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MDW NCE
Airport Name Chicago Midway International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MDW NCE
ICAO Code KMDW LFMN
City Chicago Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 620 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 41.790000, -87.750000 43.660000, 7.220000

Chicago (MDW) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,293 kilometers (4,532 miles / 3,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 20:02 in Chicago, it's 03:02 in Nice. With a 7-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 Chicago (MDW) follows a heading of 305° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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