NCE
Nice
France
7,353 km
4,569 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
7,353 km
4,569 mi / 3,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE RFD
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code NCE RFD
ICAO Code LFMN KRFD
City Nice Chicago/Rockford
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Chicago
Elevation 12 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 42.200000, -89.100000

Nice (NCE) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 7,353 kilometers (4,569 miles / 3,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 France with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Nice, it's 09:43 in Chicago/Rockford. 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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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