CDG
Paris
France
8,586 km
5,335 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CDG GCN
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code CDG GCN
ICAO Code LFPG KGCN
City Paris Grand Canyon
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Phoenix
Elevation 392 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 35.950000, -112.150000

Paris (CDG) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Paris, it's 03:58 in Grand Canyon. With a 8-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 6,217 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 38° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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