SAT to CDG Route Guide
San Antonio, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KSAT (San Antonio, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,488 NM (8,312 km / 5,165 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 42° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 51m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,488 NM
8,312 km / 5,165 mi
Initial Bearing
42° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 51m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,964 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
809 ft
KSAT
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,488 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SAT-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 SAT and CDG?
4,488 nautical miles (8,312 km / 5,165 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Paris?
Approximately 9h 51m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SAT-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?
42° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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