Paris to Saint Helier flights
Saint Helier lies 327 km (203 mi) west of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
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| Paris | Saint Helier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Jersey |
| Population | 2.1 million | 28,000 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/Jersey) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | JER, 7 km out |
Clocks in Saint Helier are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands only 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Helier
Crossing from France into Jersey: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes ++44-1534; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Saint Helier
Saint Helier is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jersey Airport (JER), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,594 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Guernsey Airport (GCI, 45 km), Alderney Airport (ACI, 58 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Airport (regional) | JER | 7 km (4 mi) | 5,594 ft | 277 ft |
| Guernsey Airport (regional) | GCI | 45 km (28 mi) | 5,194 ft | 336 ft |
| Alderney Airport (regional) | ACI | 58 km (36 mi) | 2,877 ft | 290 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint Helier from Paris?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Saint Helier by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Saint Helier?
Saint Helier is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Jersey against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Paris to Saint Helier flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Jersey Airport (JER); Saint Helier also has GCI, ACI.
What currency do I need in Saint Helier?
The Pound (GBP).
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.