Flight time from London to Paris
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Paris (CDG) takes about 1 h 10 min. Flying back from Paris to London takes about 1 h 15 min. The two airports are 216 miles (347 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LHR → CDG | 1h 10m | London → 11:10 AM |
| CDG → LHR | 1h 15m | Paris → 9:15 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London right now. See the time now in London and Paris, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from London to Paris?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Paris (CDG) takes about 1 h 10 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 1 h 15 min.
How far is Paris from London?
216 miles (347 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LHR and CDG airports.
What is the time difference between London and Paris?
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.