CDG
Paris
France
13,120 km
8,152 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
13,120 km
8,152 mi / 7,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CDG FTE
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code CDG FTE
ICAO Code LFPG SAWC
City Paris El Calafate
Country France Argentina
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 392 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Paris (CDG) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 13,120 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:37 in Paris, it's 18:37 in El Calafate. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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