Chicago to Paris

Flight distance, time and route map · MDW → CDG

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 56°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,669 km4,144 miles · 3,601 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 50 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 49° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Paris to Chicago
Rooftops and the iron tower
Destination

Paris

Rooftops and the iron tower

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Questions

How far is Chicago from Paris by plane?

The great-circle distance between Chicago Midway International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 6,669 km (4,144 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Paris?

About 8 h 50 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Chicago heading north-east (49°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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