Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Abuja
5h 58m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) covers 4,470 km (2,777 miles) and takes approximately 5h 58m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 173°, passing near 29.0° N, 5.4° 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 | 8h 08m | 8h 33m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 44m | 6h 09m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 58m | 5h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 16m | 5h 41m |
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
| CDG | ABV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Abuja |
| Country | France | Nigeria |
| ICAO | LFPG | DNAA |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | 9.0068, 7.2632 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 1,123 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Abuja?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Abuja (ABV) takes about 5h 58m. The great-circle distance is 4,470 km (2,777 miles, 2,413 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 173°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Abuja?
4,470 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,777 miles or 2,413 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 CDG and ABV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,470 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.
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
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.