MSP to CDG Route Guide
Minneapolis, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KMSP (Minneapolis, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 3,658 NM (6,775 km / 4,210 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 48° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 12m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,658 NM
6,775 km / 4,210 mi
Initial Bearing
48° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 12m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,474 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
841 ft
KMSP
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,658 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSP-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 MSP and CDG?
3,658 nautical miles (6,775 km / 4,210 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Paris?
Approximately 8h 12m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSP-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?
48° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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