ORD to CDG Route Guide
Chicago, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KORD (Chicago, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 3,599 NM (6,665 km / 4,142 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 49° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 4m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,599 NM
6,665 km / 4,142 mi
Initial Bearing
49° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 4m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,297 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
672 ft
KORD
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,599 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ORD-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 ORD and CDG?
3,599 nautical miles (6,665 km / 4,142 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Paris?
Approximately 8h 4m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ORD-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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