IAH
Houston
United States
8,668 km
5,386 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,668 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH NCE
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code IAH NCE
ICAO Code KIAH LFMN
City Houston Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 96 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 43.660000, 7.220000

Houston (IAH) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,668 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 01:02 in Houston, it's 08:02 in Nice. With a 7-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 300° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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