CDG
Paris
France
8,594 km
5,340 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,594 km
5,340 mi / 4,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
153°
south southeast

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CDG PHW
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code CDG PHW
ICAO Code LFPG FAPH
City Paris Phalaborwa
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 392 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Paris (CDG) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,594 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Paris, it's 01:39 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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