CDG to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 348 km (216 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to London?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 348 km (216 mi, 188 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 LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of CDG.
How is the CDG to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-LHR in IATA codes and LFPG-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| CDG | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | EGLL |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #4 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 309 ft (94 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to LHR
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 |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 London?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 348 km (216 mi, 188 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and LHR takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from CDG?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-LHR route in the open dataset, including Air France, British Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
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