CDG
Paris
France
7,908 km
4,914 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
7,908 km
4,914 mi / 4,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CDG CWF
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code CDG CWF
ICAO Code LFPG KCWF
City Paris Lake Charles
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Chicago
Elevation 392 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 30.210000, -93.140000

Paris (CDG) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 7,908 kilometers (4,914 miles / 4,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Paris, it's 16:00 in Lake Charles. With a 7-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 Lake Charles (CWF) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 44° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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