San Francisco to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
11h 33m The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) covers 8,963 km (5,569 miles) and takes approximately 11h 33m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 33°, passing near 63.5° N, 70.1° 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 18m | 16h 43m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 29m | 11h 55m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 58m | 10h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 33m | 10h 58m |
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
| SFO | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | San Francisco International Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| City | San Francisco | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) |
| Country | United States | France |
| ICAO | KSFO | LFPG |
| Coordinates | 37.6198, -122.3748 | 49.009, 2.5541 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 392 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
A non-stop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) takes about 11h 33m. The great-circle distance is 8,963 km (5,569 miles, 4,839 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 33°.
How far is San Francisco from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
8,963 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,569 miles or 4,839 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 SFO and CDG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,963 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 33m 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 San Francisco
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.