Houston (HOU) to Nice (NCE) covers 4,692 nautical miles - 5,399 miles or 8,689 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 | 9 hr 10 min - 10 hr 50 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.
4,692 nautical miles5,399 miles8,689 kilometres
Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) - Houston's preferred private-jet airport, closer to downtown than Intercontinental.
Nice: Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - the gateway to the French Riviera and Monaco, with a dedicated business-aviation terminal.