Raleigh/Durham to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (RDU–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,391 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 1m AFKL → AFAMAR Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BOS Boston 10h 38m AFAMB6 → DL Boston (BOS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
JFK New York 10h 46m AAAMAT → DL New York (JFK) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
EWR Newark 10h 48m AFDLLY → ACB0KAY Newark (EWR) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 54m AAASBA → AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
IAD Dulles 10h 58m ACAVAZ → ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 8m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 30m LH → AILHLO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
YUL Montréal 11h 40m ACAV → ACOSSN Montréal (YUL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
LHR London 11h 56m AAAYBA → BACXQR London (LHR) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,391 mi 8h 2m nonstop +6h ahead

RDU–NCE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CDG ~10h 1m BOS ~10h 38m JFK ~10h 46m EWR ~10h 48m PHL ~10h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,249
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → NCE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
NCE → RDU
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
4,391 mi / 7,066 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 2m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance4,391 mi / 7,066 km
Flight time8h 2m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: NCE
Full nameNice-Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take about 8h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 4,391 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to NCE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to NCE is about 8 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,391 miles (7,066 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.