LYO
Lyons
United States
8,220 km
5,108 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
8,220 km
5,108 mi / 4,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LYO NCE
Airport Name Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code LYO NCE
ICAO Code KLYO LFMN
City Lyons Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 1,692 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 38.300000, -98.200000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lyons (LYO) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 8,220 kilometers (5,108 miles / 4,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 13:38 in Lyons, it's 20:38 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 1,680 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lyons (LYO) follows a heading of 308° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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