LXN
Lexington
United States
8,127 km
5,050 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,127 km
5,050 mi / 4,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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LXN NCE
Airport Name Jim Kelly Field Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LXN NCE
ICAO Code KLXN LFMN
City Lexington Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,413 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -99.780000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lexington (LXN) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,127 kilometers (5,050 miles / 4,388 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 14:05 in Lexington, it's 21:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,401 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Jim Kelly Field.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lexington (LXN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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