Paris (CDG) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,570
miles
8,965
kilometers
4,840
nautical miles

🕐 11h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (318°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,570 8,912
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,570 8,912
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,570 8,355
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,570 8,355
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,570 11,140
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,570 8,355
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 Jose 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 SJC route connects Paris, France with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,570 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 318° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5,570 miles (8,965 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to SJC typically take around 11h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,570 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.