Los Angeles, United States → Paris, France · ✈ 11h 51min · 🚗 147h 39min
4,906 nautical miles · Time difference: +8h ahead · Direction: northeast
The distance from Los Angeles to Paris is 9,086 km (5,646 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 11h 51min.
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to Paris, France is approximately 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles or 4,906 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Paris is located northeast of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in North America, in the West Coast region of United States, while Paris is in Europe, in Île-de-France, France. This intercontinental route spans from North America to Europe.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 9,086 km | ~11h 51min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Paris. For 9,086 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Los Angeles is a major city in United States with a population of approximately 3,979,576. Located in the West Coast region, it is an important hub in North America. Los Angeles is a significant metropolitan area in United States with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Paris is a notable city in France with a population of approximately 2,161,000. Situated in the Île-de-France region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. Paris offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in France.
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At 9,086 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from North America to Europe. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 9,086 km, Los Angeles to Paris is one of the world's longer routes, covering 22.7% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from North America to Europe, spanning 8 timezones.
This 9,086 km journey from North America to Europe is one of the world's longer routes. At this distance, jet lag becomes a significant factor — plan for at least one recovery day per 3 time zones crossed.
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Paris is approximately 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles, 4,906 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 11h 51min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 147h 39min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Paris is approximately +8h ahead compared to Los Angeles.
The estimated road distance is approximately 11,812 km, which is about 30% longer than the 9,086 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.