SLC to CDG Route Guide
Salt Lake City, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KSLC (Salt Lake City, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,402 NM (8,153 km / 5,066 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 39° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 40m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,402 NM
8,153 km / 5,066 mi
Initial Bearing
39° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 40m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,706 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4,227 ft
KSLC
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,402 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SLC-CDG should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KSLC is a high-elevation airport — brief density altitude on departure. 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 SLC and CDG?
4,402 nautical miles (8,153 km / 5,066 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Paris?
Approximately 9h 40m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SLC-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?
39° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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