SFO to CDG Route Guide
San Francisco, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KSFO (San Francisco, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,839 NM (8,962 km / 5,569 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 33° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,839 NM
8,962 km / 5,569 mi
Initial Bearing
33° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,017 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,839 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SFO-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 SFO and CDG?
4,839 nautical miles (8,962 km / 5,569 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris?
Approximately 10h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SFO-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?
33° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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