CDG
Paris
France
8,965 km
5,571 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
8,965 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG PAO
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code CDG PAO
ICAO Code LFPG KPAO
City Paris Palo Alto
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 392 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 37.460000, -122.120000

Paris (CDG) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 8,965 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 00:51 in Paris, it's 15:51 in Palo Alto. With a 9-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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