CDG to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 476 km (296 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 476 km (296 mi, 257 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly east of CDG.
How is the CDG to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-ZRH in IATA codes and LFPG-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| CDG | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | LSZH |
| Country | France | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #48 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,025 ft (312 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to ZRH
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 |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
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 Zurich?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 476 km (296 mi, 257 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and ZRH takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from CDG?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly east of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Air France, Swiss International Air Lines.
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