Detroit to Paris

Flight distance, time and route map · DTW → CDG

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 55°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,359 km3,952 miles · 3,434 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 51° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Paris to Detroit
Rooftops and the iron tower
Destination

Paris

Rooftops and the iron tower

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Questions

How far is Detroit from Paris by plane?

The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 6,359 km (3,952 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Paris?

About 8 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Detroit heading north-east (51°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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