Distance from New York City to Paris
How Far Is New York City from Paris?
New York City is 5,837 km (3,627 miles) from Paris by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads NE on a transatlantic great-circle route.
New York City to Paris is a classic transatlantic pairing that links the US East Coast with one of Europe's most visited capitals. The great-circle line runs across the North Atlantic, and eastbound flights usually get a tailwind advantage.
New York City to Paris Flight Time
| Distance | 5,837 km 3,627 miles 3,152 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~7h 15min (New York City → Paris) ~8h 30min (Paris → New York City) |
New York City to Paris Time Difference
| Time Difference | Paris is usually 6 hours ahead of New York in both standard time (UTC+1 vs UTC-5) and daylight saving time (UTC+2 vs UTC-4). Only short spring and autumn clock-change windows can briefly narrow the gap to 5 hours. |
| Time Zones | America/New_York (New York City) Europe/Paris (Paris) |
| DST Note | Paris is usually 6 hours ahead of New York in both standard time and daylight saving time. Only short clock-change transition windows can briefly make the gap 5 hours. |
New York City vs Paris: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 5,837 km?
- 5,837 km is almost identical to Dubai to Singapore (5,835 km).
- It is only about 267 km longer than New York City to London (5,570 km).
- It is about 577 km longer than Dubai to Paris (5,260 km).
Flights from New York City to Paris
This is a classic transatlantic route linking the US East Coast with France's capital. Eastbound flights from New York to Paris usually benefit from the jet stream, while westbound flights take longer against the prevailing winds. Gate-to-gate timing can vary with routing, winds, and airport taxi time.
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
New York City to Paris heads northeast across the North Atlantic Ocean, connecting the US East Coast with France's capital.
- Initial Bearing
- 54° (NE)
- Midpoint
- North Atlantic Ocean, between Newfoundland and Ireland
- Crosses
- North Atlantic Ocean
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New York City and Paris Airports
New York City
- JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
- EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
- LGALaGuardia Airport
Paris
- CDGParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
- ORYParis Orly Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 6h 29min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 6h 52min |
| 320 km/h reference speed | 320 km/h 18h 14min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Almost the same distance as New York City to Paris.
A slightly shorter intercontinental benchmark.
New York City to Paris FAQ
How far apart are New York City and Paris?
New York City and Paris are 5,837 km (3,627 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between New York City and Paris?
A typical flight is about 435 minutes from New York to Paris and about 510 minutes on the return.
Does the route cross the North Atlantic Ocean?
Yes. The route heads northeast across the North Atlantic Ocean between the US East Coast and France.
What is the time difference between New York City and Paris?
Paris is usually 6 hours ahead of New York in both standard time and daylight saving time. Only short spring and autumn clock-change windows can briefly narrow the gap to 5 hours.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
New York is typically served by JFK, EWR, and LGA, while Paris is typically served by CDG and ORY.
Which direction is usually faster on this route?
New York to Paris is usually a little faster than Paris to New York because the eastbound crossing often benefits from the jet stream.