Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Xi'an
10h 38m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) covers 8,227 km (5,112 miles) and takes approximately 10h 38m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 55°, passing near 55.7° N, 64.3° 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 | 14h 57m | 15h 23m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 33m | 10h 58m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 08m | 9h 34m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 41m | 10h 06m |
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 | XIY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Xi'an |
| Country | France | China |
| ICAO | LFPG | ZLXY |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | 34.4422, 108.7624 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 1,572 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Xi'an?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Xi'an (XIY) takes about 10h 38m. The great-circle distance is 8,227 km (5,112 miles, 4,442 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 55°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Xi'an?
8,227 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,112 miles or 4,442 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 XIY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,227 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 10h 38m 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.