NCE
Nice
France
9,823 km
6,104 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,823 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE SDM
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code NCE SDM
ICAO Code LFMN KSDM
City Nice San Diego
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 32.570000, -116.980000

Nice (NCE) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 9,823 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 21:45 in Nice, it's 12:45 in San Diego. 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 Diego (SDM) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 37° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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