BWU
Sydney
Australia
16,930 km
10,520 miles
CDG
Paris
France
Distance
16,930 km
10,520 mi / 9,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU CDG
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Charles de Gaulle International Airport
IATA Code BWU CDG
ICAO Code YSBK LFPG
City Sydney Paris
Country Australia France
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Paris
Elevation 29 ft 392 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 49.010000, 2.550000

Sydney (BWU) to Paris (CDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France is 16,930 kilometers (10,520 miles / 9,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:24 in Sydney, it's 23:24 in Paris. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Paris (CDG) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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