CDG
Paris
France
9,074 km
5,638 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG WHP
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code CDG WHP
ICAO Code LFPG KWHP
City Paris Los Angeles
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 392 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 34.260000, -118.410000

Paris (CDG) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 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 07:51 in Paris, it's 22:51 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 35° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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