CDG to IAH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 8,072 km (5,016 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IAH to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Houston?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 8,072 km (5,016 mi, 4,358 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 IAH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IAH is roughly northwest of CDG.
How is the CDG to IAH route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-IAH in IATA codes and LFPG-KIAH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH (KIAH).
| CDG | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | KIAH |
| Country | France | United States |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 97 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #49 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KIAH starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IAH sits 295 ft (90 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to IAH
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ, DL.
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 Houston?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are 8,072 km (5,016 mi, 4,358 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to IAH?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and IAH takes about 10h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IAH from CDG?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies roughly northwest of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to IAH?
1 airline appear on the CDG-IAH route in the open dataset, including Air France.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
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