Paris (CDG) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,684
miles
9,148
kilometers
4,940
nautical miles

🕐 11h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (313°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,684 9,094
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,684 9,094
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,684 8,526
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,684 8,526
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,684 11,368
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,684 8,526
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?

Flights between Paris and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CDG to SAN route connects Paris, France with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,684 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 313° 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 SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5,684 miles (9,148 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to SAN typically take around 11h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,684 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.