CDG to DTW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 6,359 km (3,952 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DTW to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Detroit?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 6,359 km (3,952 mi, 3,434 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to DTW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DTW is roughly northwest of CDG.
How is the CDG to DTW route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-DTW in IATA codes and LFPG-KDTW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW).
| CDG | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | KDTW |
| Country | France | United States |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 645 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #59 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KDTW starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DTW sits 253 ft (77 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to DTW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Detroit?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are 6,359 km (3,952 mi, 3,434 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to DTW?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and DTW takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DTW from CDG?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) lies roughly northwest of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to DTW?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-DTW route in the open dataset, including Air France, Delta Air Lines.
Related routes
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