RDU to CDG Route Guide
Raleigh, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KRDU (Raleigh, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 3,513 NM (6,506 km / 4,043 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 50° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 7h 53m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,513 NM
6,506 km / 4,043 mi
Initial Bearing
50° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
7h 53m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,039 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
435 ft
KRDU
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,513 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying RDU-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 RDU and CDG?
3,513 nautical miles (6,506 km / 4,043 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Paris?
Approximately 7h 53m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly RDU-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?
50° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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