CDG
Paris
France
14,118 km
8,772 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
14,118 km
8,772 mi / 7,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CDG MTK
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code CDG MTK
ICAO Code LFPG NGMN
City Paris Makin Island
Country France Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 392 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 3.370000, 172.990000

Paris (CDG) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 14,118 kilometers (8,772 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Paris, it's 10:42 in Makin Island. With a 11-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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