NCE
Nice
France
8,926 km
5,546 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
8,926 km
5,546 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE SAF
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code NCE SAF
ICAO Code LFMN KSAF
City Nice Santa Fe
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Denver
Elevation 12 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 35.600000, -106.100000

Nice (NCE) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 8,926 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:08 in Nice, it's 08:08 in Santa Fe. 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 6,337 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional Airport 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 42° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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