CDG
Paris
France
5,169 km
3,212 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
5,169 km
3,212 mi / 2,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG WUU
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code CDG WUU
ICAO Code LFPG HSWW
City Paris Wau
Country France South Sudan
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Juba
Elevation 392 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 7.730000, 27.980000

Paris (CDG) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 5,169 kilometers (3,212 miles / 2,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Sudan. 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 11:59 in Paris, it's 12:59 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,137 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 337° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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