NCE
Nice
France
9,697 km
6,026 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
9,697 km
6,026 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE WJF
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code NCE WJF
ICAO Code LFMN KWJF
City Nice Lancaster
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 34.740000, -118.220000

Nice (NCE) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 9,697 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 17:22 in Nice, it's 08:22 in Lancaster. 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 2,339 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 36° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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