SEA to CDG Route Guide
Seattle, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KSEA (Seattle, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,346 NM (8,049 km / 5,001 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 34° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 33m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,346 NM
8,049 km / 5,001 mi
Initial Bearing
34° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 33m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,538 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,346 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SEA-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 SEA and CDG?
4,346 nautical miles (8,049 km / 5,001 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Paris?
Approximately 9h 33m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SEA-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?
34° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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