DRF
Kenai
United States
8,273 km
5,141 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,273 km
5,141 mi / 4,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Anchorage
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DRF NCE
Airport Name Drift River Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code DRF NCE
ICAO Code 3AK5 LFMN
City Kenai Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Paris
Elevation 30 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 43.660000, 7.220000

Kenai (DRF) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,273 kilometers (5,141 miles / 4,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 09:21 in Kenai, it's 19:21 in Nice. With a 10-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 Kenai (DRF) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Drift River Airport (DRF) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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