NCE
Nice
France
8,724 km
5,421 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE VEL
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code NCE VEL
ICAO Code LFMN KVEL
City Nice Vernal
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Denver
Elevation 12 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 40.440000, -109.510000

Nice (NCE) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 19:05 in Nice, it's 11:05 in Vernal. 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 5,262 feet between the two airports. Vernal 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 Vernal (VEL) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 41° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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