STL to CDG Route Guide
St. Louis, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KSTL (St. Louis, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 3,812 NM (7,060 km / 4,387 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 47° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 32m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,812 NM
7,060 km / 4,387 mi
Initial Bearing
47° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 32m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,936 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
618 ft
KSTL
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,812 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying STL-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 STL and CDG?
3,812 nautical miles (7,060 km / 4,387 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Paris?
Approximately 8h 32m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly STL-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?
47° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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