NCE
Nice
France
9,440 km
5,866 miles
SCF
Scottsdale
United States
Distance
9,440 km
5,866 mi / 5,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
313°
northwest

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NCE SCF
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Scottsdale Airport
IATA Code NCE SCF
ICAO Code LFMN KSDL
City Nice Scottsdale
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Phoenix
Elevation 12 ft 1,510 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 33.620000, -111.910000

Nice (NCE) to Scottsdale (SCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Scottsdale, United States is 9,440 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 23:42 in Nice, it's 15:42 in Scottsdale. 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 1,498 feet between the two airports. Scottsdale Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Scottsdale (SCF) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 39° (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 Scottsdale Airport (SCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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