CDG
Paris
France
8,106 km
5,037 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
8,106 km
5,037 mi / 4,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG IWS
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code CDG IWS
ICAO Code LFPG KIWS
City Paris Houston
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Chicago
Elevation 392 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 29.820000, -95.670000

Paris (CDG) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 8,106 kilometers (5,037 miles / 4,377 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 21:54 in Paris, it's 14:54 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 (IWS) 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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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