Paris to Bordeaux flights
Bordeaux lies 499 km (310 mi) south-west of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Paris | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 265,328 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | BOD, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 33000–33998 CEDEX |
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (EGC, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | BOD | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,171 ft | 162 ft |
| Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (regional) | EGC | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,234 ft | 171 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bordeaux from Paris?
499 km (310 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Bordeaux by air?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Bordeaux?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Bordeaux flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD); Bordeaux also has EGC.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.