Cairns to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
19h 14m The flight from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) covers 15,145 km (9,410 miles) and takes approximately 19h 14m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 325°, passing near 38.5° N, 103.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 27h 32m | 27h 57m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 25m | 19h 50m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 50m | 17h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 49m | 18h 14m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CNS | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairns International Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| City | Cairns | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) |
| Country | Australia | France |
| ICAO | YBCS | LFPG |
| Coordinates | -16.8789, 145.7495 | 49.009, 2.5541 |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 392 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cairns to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
A non-stop flight from Cairns (CNS) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) takes about 19h 14m. The great-circle distance is 15,145 km (9,410 miles, 8,177 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 325°.
How far is Cairns from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
15,145 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,410 miles or 8,177 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CNS and CDG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,145 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 14m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Cairns
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.