LAX to CDG Route Guide
Los Angeles, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,915 NM (9,103 km / 5,656 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 35° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 44m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,915 NM
9,103 km / 5,656 mi
Initial Bearing
35° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 44m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,245 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,915 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LAX-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 LAX and CDG?
4,915 nautical miles (9,103 km / 5,656 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Paris?
Approximately 10h 44m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LAX-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?
35° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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