Distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
initial heading from Charles de Gaulle International Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the Charles de Gaulle International Airport–London Heathrow Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in France to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom is approximately 348 km — that is 188 nautical miles or 216 statute miles. The initial heading from Charles de Gaulle International Airport is about 323° (northwest).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 54m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Charles de Gaulle International Airport and London Heathrow Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charles de Gaulle International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
The great-circle distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 348 km (188 nautical miles / 216 miles).
What direction is London Heathrow Airport from Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
Setting out from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, the initial bearing to London Heathrow Airport is about 323°, which is roughly northwest.
How long is the flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 54m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.