Question 1

What is the flight distance between Paris (CDG) and New York (JFK)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,834 km (3,150 nautical miles / 3,625 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from CDG to JFK?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from CDG to JFK is approximately 7h 57m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from CDG to JFK?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 5,834 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 6,075 km (+241 km (+4.1%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from CDG to JFK?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from CDG toward JFK is 292° WSW.