NCE
Nice
France
9,649 km
5,995 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,649 km
5,995 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE RHV
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code NCE RHV
ICAO Code LFMN KRHV
City Nice San Jose
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 37.330000, -121.820000

Nice (NCE) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,649 kilometers (5,995 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Nice, it's 10:17 in San Jose. With a 9-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 San Jose (RHV) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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