CDG
Paris
France
8,090 km
5,027 miles
EFD
Houston
United States
Distance
8,090 km
5,027 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG EFD
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Ellington Airport
IATA Code CDG EFD
ICAO Code LFPG KEFD
City Paris Houston
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Chicago
Elevation 392 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 29.610000, -95.160000

Paris (CDG) to Houston (EFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States is 8,090 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 11:30 in Paris, it's 04:30 in Houston. 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 Houston (EFD) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ellington Airport (EFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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