MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
7,774 km
4,830 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
7,774 km
4,830 mi / 4,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MSL NCE
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MSL NCE
ICAO Code KMSL LFMN
City Muscle Shoals Nice
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 551 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 43.660000, 7.220000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 7,774 kilometers (4,830 miles / 4,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 09:56 in Muscle Shoals, it's 16:56 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 Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 299° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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