AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
8,570 km
5,325 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,570 km
5,325 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AFF NCE
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code AFF NCE
ICAO Code KAFF LFMN
City Colorado Springs Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Paris
Elevation 6,576 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 43.660000, 7.220000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,570 kilometers (5,325 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 05:58 in Colorado Springs, it's 13:58 in Nice. 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 6,564 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 312° (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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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