Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How long is the flight time from JFK to CDG?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from JFK to CDG is approximately 6h 1m 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 JFK to CDG?

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 JFK to CDG?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from JFK toward CDG is 053° NE.