NCE
Nice
France
9,722 km
6,041 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,722 km
6,041 mi / 5,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE RIV
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code NCE RIV
ICAO Code LFMN KRIV
City Nice Riverside
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 33.880000, -117.260000

Nice (NCE) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 9,722 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 18:01 in Nice, it's 09:01 in Riverside. With a 9-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 1,524 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 37° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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