Distance From Bowman Field to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, LOU - CDG Distance

The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 4222 miles or 6795 kilometers or 3667 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Louisville ( United States ) to Paris ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Paris takes around 9 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France is 9 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LOU - CDG

Kilometers		6795 km
Statute Miles		4222 miles
Nautical Miles		3667 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 42 minutes

Bowman Field to Charles de Gaulle International Airport Flight Route Map - LOU to CDG Flight Path

Location of Bowman Field & Charles de Gaulle International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Louisville to Paris nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Paris, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - CDG

Time difference between Louisville (United States) and Paris (France) is 5 Hours.
Paris time is 5 Hours ahead of Louisville.

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2026-03-19, 00:18:58 EDT
Paris (France)	2026-03-19, 05:18:58 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bowman Field (LOU / KLOU) Louisville, United States

Destination

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG / LFPG) Paris, France