Melbourne to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
21h 14m The flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) covers 16,756 km (10,412 miles) and takes approximately 21h 14m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 305°, passing near 16.5° N, 89.0° 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 | 30h 28m | 30h 53m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 29m | 21h 54m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 37m | 19h 02m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 43m | 20h 08m |
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
| MEL | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| City | Melbourne | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) |
| Country | Australia | France |
| ICAO | YMML | LFPG |
| Coordinates | -37.6707, 144.8379 | 49.009, 2.5541 |
| Elevation | 434 ft | 392 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
A non-stop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) takes about 21h 14m. The great-circle distance is 16,756 km (10,412 miles, 9,048 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 305°.
How far is Melbourne from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
16,756 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,412 miles or 9,048 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 MEL and CDG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,756 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 21h 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 Melbourne
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.