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Chicago to Paris: flight time and arrival time
Now in Chicago
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Now in Paris
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Nonstop flight: about 8h · 4,141 miles · Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
What time will you land?
If you take off from Chicago at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Paris, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 8 hours:
| Leave Chicago | Arrive Paris |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9 PM |
| 9 AM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 12 PM | 3 AM +1 day |
| 3 PM | 6 AM +1 day |
| 6 PM | 9 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 12 PM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 PM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying east to Paris means "losing" 7 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in Paris, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Paris?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Paris takes about 8 hours. The route covers roughly 4,141 miles (6,664 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Chicago at 6 PM, what time will I land in Paris?
On a nonstop flight of about 8 hours, leaving Chicago at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Paris at about 9 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Paris?
Paris is currently 7 hours ahead of Chicago.