DUS to NCE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is 849 km (528 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (NCE to DUS).
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
The great-circle distance between Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is 849 km (528 mi, 459 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DUS to NCE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NCE is roughly south of DUS.
How is the DUS to NCE route written in code?
The pair is written DUS-NCE in IATA codes and EDDL-LFMN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL), Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport is NCE (LFMN).
| DUS | NCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDL | LFMN |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 12 ft |
| Rank by connections | #35 | #119 |
EDDL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LFMN starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NCE sits 135 ft (41 m) lower than DUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUS to NCE
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are 849 km (528 mi, 459 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUS to NCE?
A typical nonstop flight between DUS and NCE takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NCE from DUS?
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) lies roughly south of Düsseldorf Airport (DUS).
Which airlines fly DUS to NCE?
2 airlines appear on the DUS-NCE route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Lufthansa.
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