MSY
New Orleans
United States
8,309 km
5,163 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MSY NCE
Airport Name Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MSY NCE
ICAO Code KMSY LFMN
City New Orleans Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 4 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 29.990000, -90.260000 43.660000, 7.220000

New Orleans (MSY) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 11:09 in New Orleans, it's 18:09 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 New Orleans (MSY) follows a heading of 297° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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