Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, JNB - CDG Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 5429 miles or 8738 kilometers or 4715 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Paris ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Paris takes around 12 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France is 12 hours 28 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 • JNB - CDG

Kilometers		8738 km
Statute Miles		5429 miles
Nautical Miles		4715 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 28 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to CDG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Paris, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - CDG

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Paris (France) is 1 Hours.
Paris time is 1 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-17, 08:01:51 SAST
Paris (France)	2025-12-17, 07:01:51 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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