Chicago (PWK) to Nice (NCE) covers 3,931 nautical miles - 4,524 miles or 7,280 km.
| Jet class | Typical cruise speed | Estimated flight time range |
|---|---|---|
| Light jet Seats about 6-8. Examples: Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 75. | 400-460 kt | Fuel stop likely - time not estimated Beyond the typical nonstop range; aircraft, route and stop location determine total time. |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | Fuel stop likely - time not estimated Beyond the typical nonstop range; aircraft, route and stop location determine total time. |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 7 hr 45 min - 9 hr 05 min |
Each range runs from a fast jet in the class flying the direct great-circle route to a slower jet in the class on a route about 5% longer, plus about 20 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Winds, routing and fuel stops are not modeled. When the distance exceeds typical nonstop range, no total-time estimate is given for that class.
3,931 nautical miles4,524 miles7,280 kilometres
Chicago: Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) - a dedicated business-aviation airport north of Chicago, avoiding O'Hare congestion.
Nice: Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - the gateway to the French Riviera and Monaco, with a dedicated business-aviation terminal.