CDG
Paris
France
9,651 km
5,997 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
9,651 km
5,997 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CDG XMN
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code CDG XMN
ICAO Code LFPG ZSAM
City Paris Xiamen
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 392 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 24.540000, 118.130000

Paris (CDG) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 9,651 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:54 in Paris, it's 09:54 in Xiamen. With a 7-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 Xiamen (XMN) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 324° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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