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Paris → Sydney Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Paris (CDG) to Sydney (SYD) covers about 16,945 km (≈ 10,529 mi) and takes roughly 20h 31m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +10 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCDG → SYD
Distance16,945 km · 10,529 mi
Estimated flight time20h 31m
Time differenceUTC+10

Paris → Sydney Flight Duration & Distance

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CDGParis Charles de Gaulle AirportSYDSydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Estimated flight time
20h 31m
Route
16,945 kmCDGParisSYDSydney
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
16,945 km
10,529 mi
Time difference from Paris
+10h
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Enter your Sydney trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sydney-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CDG (Paris) and SYD (Sydney) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 20h 31m over 16,945 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Paris (UTC+1) vs Sydney (UTC+11).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Paris to Sydney?

About 20h 31m — an estimate for 16,945 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Paris–Sydney flights?

September–November and March–May shoulders are usually cheaper than the December–January summer peak.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Paris to Sydney?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Sydney to Paris?

About the same 20h 31m (16,945 km), across a 10-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Paris–Sydney flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Paris and Sydney?

Roughly 16,945 km (10,529 mi) great-circle between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

Are there direct flights from Paris to Sydney?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Paris Orly (ORY) at 22h 40m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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