CDG
Paris
France
6,668 km
4,144 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,668 km
4,144 mi / 3,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG MDW
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code CDG MDW
ICAO Code LFPG KMDW
City Paris Chicago
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Chicago
Elevation 392 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 41.790000, -87.750000

Paris (CDG) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 6,668 kilometers (4,144 miles / 3,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 19:36 in Paris, it's 12:36 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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