How long is the flight from Paris to Los Angeles?

Your trip from Paris to Los Angeles is approaching! You're ready to fly to the prestigious city of cinema in Southern California. As your departure nears, you might be wondering how many hours of flight it will take to reach your destination. Find all the information you need here regarding the distance and flight time from Paris-Los Angeles.

Paris - Los Angeles: flight time and geographical distance

Nearly 9125 kilometers separate the cities of Paris and Los Angeles. Departing from the French capital, the estimated flight time to L.A. is 11 hours and 50 minutes, with an average plane speed of around 805 km/h. This travel duration takes into account the 30 minutes needed for the aircraft's takeoff and landing. Between Paris and Los Angeles, the flight time can slightly vary depending on the cruising speed of the plane, weather conditions, and the presence or absence of wind.

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The stages of your trip from Paris to Los Angeles

Everything starts, of course, with booking your Paris-Los Angeles flight on the French Bee website. While organizing your trip and packing your bags, the day of departure finally arrives! On the big day, head to Orly Airport for boarding our plane. Depending on your departure location, you can reach Orly by car, plane, or train. Once you arrive, settle in comfortably on board and relax: nearly 12 hours of flight await you, at the end of which you will set foot in the City of Angels. Arrival is at LAX, Los Angeles International Airport. Here again, you have several options to reach your accommodation. Shuttles, taxis, and buses are available to take you from the airport to various neighborhoods in the city.

What time will I arrive in Los Angeles?

Most of our flights from Paris to Los Angeles are daytime flights. Your arrival time in L.A. is indicated on your plane ticket. The arrival time naturally takes into account the time difference between mainland France and California. Therefore, when traveling from Paris to Los Angeles, you will notice that you "gain" hours. Although the total flight time between Paris and Los Angeles is approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes, the local time at your destination will be only 2 to 3 hours more than your departure time from Paris. In other words, if you take off from Paris at 2:50 PM on April 30, you will arrive in L.A. at 5:15 PM local time on April 30. In the other direction, it's the opposite. For your return flight, if you depart from Los Angeles at 12:00 PM, you will arrive in Paris around 8:00 AM the next morning, while it will be 11:00 PM in L.A. This significant time difference should be taken into account when organizing your outbound and return trips.

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Paris - Los Angeles: How to pass the time on the plane?

French bee makes every effort to ensure you have an enjoyable time throughout your flight. Here are a few ideas to help you pass the time until you arrive in the City of Angels. From Paris to Los Angeles, with a flight time of 11 hours and 50 minutes, you have the opportunity to:

  • Relax;
  • Plan your itinerary for visiting Los Angeles;
  • Watch movies available on your seat's screen;
  • Have fun with our interactive games and entertainment;
  • Enjoy a delicious à la carte meal;
  • Read;
  • Sleep;
  • Take in the view from the window seat;

And why not brush up on your English to be perfectly prepared upon arrival!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance between Paris and Los Angeles?

8,398 km

What is the time difference between Paris and Los Angeles?

There is a nine-hour time difference between Paris and Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from Paris to Los Angeles?

The flight from Paris to Los Angeles takes approximately 11 hours.