Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Los Angeles
11h 44m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 9,103 km (5,656 miles) and takes approximately 11h 44m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 314°, passing near 60.4° N, 69.6° W 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 | 16h 33m | 16h 58m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 40m | 12h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 07m | 10h 32m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 43m | 11h 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
| CDG | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Los Angeles |
| Country | France | United States |
| ICAO | LFPG | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 44m. The great-circle distance is 9,103 km (5,656 miles, 4,915 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 314°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Los Angeles?
9,103 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,656 miles or 4,915 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 LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,103 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 44m 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.