IAH to CDG Route Guide
Houston, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KIAH (Houston, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,358 NM (8,071 km / 5,015 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 43° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,358 NM
8,071 km / 5,015 mi
Initial Bearing
43° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,574 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
97 ft
KIAH
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,358 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying IAH-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 IAH and CDG?
4,358 nautical miles (8,071 km / 5,015 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Houston to Paris?
Approximately 9h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly IAH-CDG?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
43° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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