Paris (CDG) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,656
miles
9,103
kilometers
4,915
nautical miles

🕐 11h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (314°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,656 9,050
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,656 9,050
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,656 8,484
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,656 8,484
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,656 11,312
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,656 8,484
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?

This international flight from France to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The CDG to LAX route connects Paris, France with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,656 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 314° from Paris. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CDG

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5,656 miles (9,103 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to LAX typically take around 11h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,656 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.