How long is a Paris - New York flight?

Are you planning to fly to New York and ready to take on the "city that never sleeps"? Do you realize how far you are from New York and how many hours of flight time you will need before you can walk the streets of Manhattan? Here is some useful information for your trip.

The Paris-New York journey by the numbers

If you are leaving from Paris, you will need to travel 5,836 km by plane before landing at the airport in New York. The average speed of your plane being 805 km/hr, your Paris-New York flight time is estimated at 7 hours and 47 minutes. Of course, this estimate is variable depending on weather conditions and your plane. It all depends on your cruising speed.

The main stages of your trip to New York

The first step is too book your flight Paris-New York on frenchbee.com. Several airlines serve the city of New York. French bee take off from Paris Orly and arrival is at Newark Liberty International Airport. 
In France, several solutions are available to reach your take-off location: by plane, train or car.
In New York, the airport is located 26 km from central Manhattan. Again, there are several possibilities, namely the shared shuttle (a sort of taxi-minibus), the legendary yellow taxi, the bus or the AirTrain followed by the subway… All after a long wait at the immigration control windows.

distance Paris - New York

Why is the flight time longer to go than to return?

You may not know it, but the outbound Paris - New York flight is longer than the return flight. This strange phenomenon is explained by two factors: the rotation of the Earth and the winds. In the northern hemisphere, winds from west to east are very strong. Returning from the United States, planes use an air corridor that allows them to be "pushed" by these winds. Pushed by the jet-stream, planes travel faster, reducing flight hours between New York and Paris.
On average, the duration of a flight from Paris to New York is 45 minutes longer than in the opposite direction! 

Frenchbee tips to help you pass the time on the plane

To pass the time during your Paris - New York  flight hours, Frenchbee has put together a whole bunch of activities:

  • Bring your travel guide and prepare for your journey! 
  • Try to sleep a little;
  • Watch a film and take advantage of the interactive media made available by your airline;
  • Admire the superb landscapes from your window;
  • Devour a novel;
  • Eat peacefully;
  • Review your English… You only have a few hours before putting it into practice! 
     
temps de vol Paris - New-York

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Frequently Asked Questions

✈ What's the price for a flight to New York?

French bee offers extremely advantageous fares, with the aim of making distant destinations more accessible. Keep total control of your budget without compromising on comfort... That’s the French bee way! ? Find out more

✈ What type of airplane aircraft does French bee fly?

French bee operates an all A350 fleet. Designed especially for long-haul flights, French bee’s A350 is full of new technologies that are designed to ensure passenger comfort. ? Welcome aboard of the first French low-cost & long-haul airline!

✈ What are our different types of fares?

The custom-made French bee is 3 fares to choose from: BASIC, SMART or PREMIUM. Our travellers can fully customize their trip according to their desires and budget, by selecting options from a wide range of services and products. ? Make your choice!

✈ What are the payment methods on Frenchbee.com?

100% secure online payment, group payment, multi-card payment, time to think etc., we offer several payment options adapted to your needs and arrangements. ? Find out more!