CDG
Paris
France
9,675 km
6,012 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
9,675 km
6,012 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
55°
northeast

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CDG KNH
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code CDG KNH
ICAO Code LFPG RCBS
City Paris Shang-I
Country France Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Taipei
Elevation 392 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 24.430000, 118.360000

Paris (CDG) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 9,675 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Paris, it's 03:49 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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