Distance from London to Paris
How Far Is London from Paris?
London is 344 km (214 miles) from Paris by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads SE on a cross-Channel short-haul route.
London to Paris is a short cross-Channel route between two major European capitals. The city centers are only 344 km apart by great-circle distance, so this is a quick hop compared with long-haul intercontinental flights.
London to Paris Flight Time
| Distance | 344 km 214 miles 186 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~1h 15min (London → Paris) ~1h 25min (Paris → London) |
London to Paris Time Difference
| Time Difference | Paris is 1 hour ahead of London in both standard time (UTC+1 vs UTC+0) and daylight saving time (UTC+2 vs UTC+1). |
| Time Zones | Europe/London (London) Europe/Paris (Paris) |
| DST Note | Paris stays 1 hour ahead of London year-round, including during daylight saving time. |
London vs Paris: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 344 km?
- 344 km is about 24 km longer than London to Brussels (320 km).
- It is about 80 km longer than Paris to Brussels (264 km).
- It is about 47 km shorter than Paris to Lyon (391 km).
Flights from London to Paris
This is a short cross-Channel route rather than a long-haul flight. Because the city centers are only 344 km apart, short-hop aircraft and high-speed rail both compete for travelers, and the airborne portion is usually well under two hours gate to gate.
Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.
Great-Circle Route and Midpoint
London to Paris heads southeast across the English Channel into northern France, making it one of Europe's shortest major international city pairs.
- Initial Bearing
- 148° (SE)
- Midpoint
- English Channel, between southeast England and northern France
- Crosses
- English Channel
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London and Paris Airports
London
- LHRHeathrow Airport
- LGWGatwick Airport
- STNStansted Airport
- LTNLuton Airport
- LCYLondon City Airport
Paris
- CDGParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
- ORYParis Orly Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 0h 23min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 0h 24min |
| High-speed train | 320 km/h 1h 5min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Approximate great-circle distance, a close short-haul benchmark.
Approximate great-circle distance, slightly shorter than London to Paris.
Approximate great-circle distance across northern France and Belgium.
Approximate great-circle distance within France.
London to Paris FAQ
How far apart are London and Paris?
London and Paris are 344 km (214 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between London and Paris?
A typical flight is about 75 minutes from London to Paris and about 85 minutes on the return.
Does the route cross the English Channel?
Yes. The route heads southeast across the English Channel into northern France.
Is high-speed rail competitive on this route?
Yes. At 320 km/h, the 344 km distance is about 65 minutes before station time, so rail is a strong alternative.
What is the time difference between London and Paris?
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London in both standard time and daylight saving time.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
London is typically served by LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, and LCY, while Paris is typically served by CDG and ORY.