CDG
Paris
France
18,289 km
11,364 miles
KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
Distance
18,289 km
11,364 mi / 9,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CDG KAT
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Kaitaia Airport
IATA Code CDG KAT
ICAO Code LFPG NZKT
City Paris Kaitaia
Country France New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 392 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -35.070000, 173.280000

Paris (CDG) to Kaitaia (KAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand is 18,289 kilometers (11,364 miles / 9,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Paris, it's 02:53 in Kaitaia. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kaitaia (KAT) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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