NCE
Nice
France
8,490 km
5,276 miles
SAA
Saratoga
United States
Distance
8,490 km
5,276 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE SAA
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Shively Field
IATA Code NCE SAA
ICAO Code LFMN KSAA
City Nice Saratoga
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Denver
Elevation 12 ft 7,014 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 41.440000, -106.830000

Nice (NCE) to Saratoga (SAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Shively Field (SAA) in Saratoga, United States is 8,490 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 15:12 in Nice, it's 07:12 in Saratoga. With a 8-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 7,002 feet between the two airports. Shively Field sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Saratoga (SAA) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 43° (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 Shively Field (SAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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