CLT to CDG Route Guide
Charlotte, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KCLT (Charlotte, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 3,618 NM (6,701 km / 4,164 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 49° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 7m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,618 NM
6,701 km / 4,164 mi
Initial Bearing
49° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 7m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,354 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
748 ft
KCLT
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,618 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying CLT-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 CLT and CDG?
3,618 nautical miles (6,701 km / 4,164 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Paris?
Approximately 8h 7m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly CLT-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?
49° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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