CDG to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,834 km (3,625 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to New York?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,834 km (3,625 mi, 3,150 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly west of CDG.
How is the CDG to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-JFK in IATA codes and LFPG-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| CDG | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | KJFK |
| Country | France | United States |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #9 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 379 ft (116 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to JFK
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| SE | XL Airways France | SEU | Starway | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ, BA, EY, IB, QR.
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 New York?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 5,834 km (3,625 mi, 3,150 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and JFK takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from CDG?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly west of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to JFK?
6 airlines appear on the CDG-JFK route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Air France, Finnair.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
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