CDG
Paris
France
8,824 km
5,483 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
8,824 km
5,483 mi / 4,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG SMF
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code CDG SMF
ICAO Code LFPG KSMF
City Paris Sacramento
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 392 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 38.700000, -121.590000

Paris (CDG) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 8,824 kilometers (5,483 miles / 4,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 16:29 in Paris, it's 07:29 in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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