NCE
Nice
France
8,433 km
5,240 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
8,433 km
5,240 mi / 4,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE ZGF
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code NCE ZGF
ICAO Code LFMN CZGF
City Nice Grand Forks
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Vancouver
Elevation 12 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 49.020000, -118.430000

Nice (NCE) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 8,433 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Canada. 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 20:56 in Nice, it's 11:56 in Grand Forks. 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 1,708 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) 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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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