ZRH to CDG Route Guide
Zurich, Switzerland → Paris, France
Quick answer
LSZH (Zurich, Switzerland) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 257 NM (476 km / 296 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 293° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 1h 15m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
257 NM
476 km / 296 mi
Initial Bearing
293° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
1h 15m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
2,271 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,416 ft
LSZH
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 257 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ZRH-CDG should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between ZRH and CDG?
257 nautical miles (476 km / 296 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Paris?
Approximately 1h 15m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ZRH-CDG?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
293° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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