AQP
Arequipa
Peru
10,264 km
6,378 miles
CDG
Paris
France
Distance
10,264 km
6,378 mi / 5,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AQP CDG
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Charles de Gaulle International Airport
IATA Code AQP CDG
ICAO Code SPQU LFPG
City Arequipa Paris
Country Peru France
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Paris
Elevation 8,405 ft 392 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 49.010000, 2.550000

Arequipa (AQP) to Paris (CDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France is 10,264 kilometers (6,378 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with France. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:33 in Arequipa, it's 22:33 in Paris. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,013 feet between the two airports. Charles de Gaulle International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paris (CDG) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.