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DCA to CDG: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Paris (Charles de Gaulle International Airport)
3,837 mi
6,176 km · 3,335 nm
7h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,837 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- CDG — Charles de Gaulle International Airport · Paris, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near CDG
- LBG · Paris-Le Bourget Airport6 mi away
- CSF · Creil Air Base17 mi away
- ORY · Paris-Orly Airport21 mi away
- VIY · Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from CDG?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Paris (CDG) is 3,837 miles (6,176 km, 3,335 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to CDG?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 59m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Paris?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to CDG?
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