CDG
Paris
France
6,489 km
4,032 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,489 km
4,032 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
139°
southeast

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CDG WIL
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code CDG WIL
ICAO Code LFPG HKNW
City Paris Nairobi
Country France Kenya
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 392 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Paris (CDG) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,489 kilometers (4,032 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Kenya. 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 06:00 in Paris, it's 08:00 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,144 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 334° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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