Paris (CDG) to Detroit (DTW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,951
miles
6,359
kilometers
3,434
nautical miles

🕐 8h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (298°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,951 6,322
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,951 6,322
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,951 5,927
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,951 5,927
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,951 7,902
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,951 5,927
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Paris and Detroit earns you 7,902 base miles - that's 32% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CDG to DTW route connects Paris, France with Detroit, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,951 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from France to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 298° from Paris. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CDG

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) serves Paris, France.

🛬 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 3,951 miles (6,359 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to DTW typically take around 8h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,951 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.