Paris to California Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from Paris to California, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from Paris to California?
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Average flight time is 10 hours 50 minutes

The fastest flight time from Paris to California is 10 hours 50 minutes

Paris to California flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 10 hours 50 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Paris to California is 10 hours 50 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Paris to California is 5,528 miles / 8,897 km

Paris airports

Paris has 1 airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

If you don't fancy flying from Paris there are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ), Poitiers – Biard Airport (PIS), Dole Jura Airport (DLE) and Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS).

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Paris: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: France to California, Paris to Los Angeles, Paris to Las Vegas, Paris to Seattle, Paris to Dallas, Cannes to Los Angeles, Brittany to New York, Val Thorens to London Britain, Aix-en-Provence to Pittsburgh and Marseille to New York.

Paris & California local times and timezones

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CET +01:00
PST -08:00
California
Paris, France is 9 hours ahead of California, United States

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Paris to California FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Paris to California?

On average, the flight time from Paris to California is 10 hours 50 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Paris to California could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Paris and California?

The distance between Paris and California is 5,528 miles or 8,897 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Paris to California?

The shortest flight time from Paris to California is 10 hours 50 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Paris to California?

The average flight time from Paris to California is 10 hours 50 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Paris and California?

The time zone difference between Paris and California is 9 hours.