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Flight time from Johannesburg to Paris

About 11 hours and 5 minutes non-stop, 8,737 km (5,429 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time11h 5mnon-stop
Distance8,737 km5,429 miles · 4,718 nm
Time difference−1hParis vs Johannesburg
Local time now14:54 / 13:54Johannesburg / Paris

Estimate for a direct flight from Johannesburg (JNB, O. R. Tambo) to Paris (CDG, Charles de Gaulle). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Paris?

A non-stop flight from Johannesburg to Paris takes about 11 hours and 5 minutes. The two cities are 8,737 km (5,429 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between O. R. Tambo (JNB) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Paris is 1 hour behind Johannesburg right now. A flight leaving Johannesburg at 10:00 local time lands at about 20:05 local time in Paris. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Paris?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Paris takes about 11 hours and 5 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Paris from Johannesburg?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Johannesburg and Paris is about 8,737 km, or 5,429 miles.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Paris?

Paris is 1 hour behind Johannesburg at the moment.

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