CDG
Paris
France
9,635 km
5,987 miles
CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
Distance
9,635 km
5,987 mi / 5,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
262°
west

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CDG CUE
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Mariscal Lamar Airport
IATA Code CDG CUE
ICAO Code LFPG SECU
City Paris Cuenca
Country France Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Guayaquil
Elevation 392 ft 8,306 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -2.890000, -78.980000

Paris (CDG) to Cuenca (CUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador is 9,635 kilometers (5,987 miles / 5,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 France with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Paris, it's 17:09 in Cuenca. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,914 feet between the two airports. Mariscal Lamar Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cuenca (CUE) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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