Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, JFK - CDG Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 3625 miles or 5834 kilometers or 3148 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 New York ( United States ) to Paris ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Paris takes around 8 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France is 8 hours 20 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 • JFK - CDG

Kilometers		5834 km
Statute Miles		3625 miles
Nautical Miles		3148 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 20 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to CDG Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Charles de Gaulle International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Paris nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Paris, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - CDG

Time difference between New York (United States) and Paris (France) is 6 Hours.
Paris time is 6 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:37:27 EST
Paris (France)	2025-12-16, 17:37:27 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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

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