Johannesburg to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
11h 16m The flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) covers 8,737 km (5,429 miles) and takes approximately 11h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 343°, passing near 11.7° N, 17.4° 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 | 15h 53m | 16h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 12m | 11h 37m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 42m | 10h 08m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 17m | 10h 42m |
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
| JNB | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| City | Johannesburg | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) |
| Country | South Africa | France |
| ICAO | FAOR | LFPG |
| Coordinates | -26.1401, 28.2468 | 49.009, 2.5541 |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 392 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
A non-stop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) takes about 11h 16m. The great-circle distance is 8,737 km (5,429 miles, 4,718 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 343°.
How far is Johannesburg from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
8,737 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,429 miles or 4,718 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 JNB and CDG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,737 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 16m 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 Johannesburg
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.