Distance From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, DCA - CDG Distance

The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 3838 miles or 6176 kilometers or 3333 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 Washington ( United States ) to Paris ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington and Paris takes around 8 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France is 8 hours 49 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 • DCA - CDG

Kilometers		6176 km
Statute Miles		3838 miles
Nautical Miles		3333 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 49 minutes

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport Flight Route Map - DCA to CDG Flight Path

Location of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport & Charles de Gaulle International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Washington to Paris nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCA - CDG

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

Location	Local Time
Washington (United States)	2026-09-14, 11:54:10 EDT
Paris (France)	2026-09-14, 17:54:10 CEST

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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States

Destination

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