CDG to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5,985 km (3,719 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5,985 km (3,719 mi, 3,231 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 PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly west of CDG.
How is the CDG to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-PHL in IATA codes and LFPG-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| CDG | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | KPHL |
| Country | France | United States |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #33 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KPHL starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHL sits 356 ft (109 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to PHL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF.
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 Philadelphia?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 5,985 km (3,719 mi, 3,231 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and PHL takes about 8h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from CDG?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly west of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the CDG-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
Related routes
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