BWI to CDG Route Guide
Baltimore, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KBWI (Baltimore, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 3,309 NM (6,128 km / 3,808 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 52° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 7h 27m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,309 NM
6,128 km / 3,808 mi
Initial Bearing
52° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
7h 27m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
11,427 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
146 ft
KBWI
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,309 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying BWI-CDG should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between BWI and CDG?
3,309 nautical miles (6,128 km / 3,808 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Paris?
Approximately 7h 27m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly BWI-CDG?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
52° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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