Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Christchurch
24h 04m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) covers 19,031 km (11,826 miles) and takes approximately 24h 04m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 55°, passing near 25.6° N, 117.4° 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 | 34h 36m | 35h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 24h 24m | 24h 49m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 21h 09m | 21h 34m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 22h 23m | 22h 49m |
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 | CHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Christchurch International Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Christchurch |
| Country | France | New Zealand |
| ICAO | LFPG | NZCH |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | -43.489, 172.5321 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 123 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Christchurch?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Christchurch (CHC) takes about 24h 04m. The great-circle distance is 19,031 km (11,826 miles, 10,276 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 55°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Christchurch?
19,031 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,826 miles or 10,276 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 CHC?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 19,031 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 24h 04m 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 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.