HKY
Hickory
United States
7,264 km
4,513 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,264 km
4,513 mi / 3,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HKY NCE
Airport Name Hickory Regional Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code HKY NCE
ICAO Code KHKY LFMN
City Hickory Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,190 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 35.740000, -81.390000 43.660000, 7.220000

Hickory (HKY) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) in Hickory, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,264 kilometers (4,513 miles / 3,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 16:35 in Hickory, it's 22:35 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 1,178 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Hickory Regional Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Hickory (HKY) 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 Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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