GVL
Gainesville
United States
7,539 km
4,685 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,539 km
4,685 mi / 4,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GVL NCE
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code GVL NCE
ICAO Code KGVL LFMN
City Gainesville Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,277 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 43.660000, 7.220000

Gainesville (GVL) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,539 kilometers (4,685 miles / 4,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 08:52 in Gainesville, it's 14:52 in Nice. With a 6-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 1,265 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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