CDG
Paris
France
8,892 km
5,525 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
8,892 km
5,525 mi / 4,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
159°
south southeast

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CDG WEL
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code CDG WEL
ICAO Code LFPG FAWM
City Paris Welkom
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 392 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Paris (CDG) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 8,892 kilometers (5,525 miles / 4,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 13:55 in Paris, it's 14:55 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,007 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 344° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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