CDG
Paris
France
6,795 km
4,222 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
6,795 km
4,222 mi / 3,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG LOU
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code CDG LOU
ICAO Code LFPG KLOU
City Paris Louisville
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/New_York
Elevation 392 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 38.230000, -85.660000

Paris (CDG) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 6,795 kilometers (4,222 miles / 3,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 22:30 in Paris, it's 16:30 in Louisville. 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.

The return flight from Louisville (LOU) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 48° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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