MSY to CDG Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,175 NM (7,732 km / 4,805 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 44° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 12m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,175 NM
7,732 km / 4,805 mi
Initial Bearing
44° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 12m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,025 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,175 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-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 MSY and CDG?
4,175 nautical miles (7,732 km / 4,805 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Paris?
Approximately 9h 12m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-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?
44° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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