Miami to Paris links two capitals of the art and fashion calendar, from Art Basel in Miami Beach to Paris Fashion Week, along with families who split their time between Florida and France. Private flights usually leave from Opa-locka Executive (OPF) or Miami International (MIA) and land at Le Bourget (LBG), the business-aviation airport for Paris. The distance is long for a transatlantic flight, so non-stop trips need a long-range aircraft.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive | OPF / KOPF | departure · 7,355 km to LBG | Business-aviation-focused airport in north Miami-Dade; suits Aventura, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach and the northern neighborhoods of Miami. |
| Miami International | MIA / KMIA | departure · 7,364 km to LBG | Alternative. |
| Paris-Le Bourget | LBG / LFPB | arrival | Business-aviation-only airport north of Paris with no scheduled airline traffic; the usual choice for private flights to the city. |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle | CDG / LFPG | arrival · 7,362 km from OPF | Paris's main airline hub northeast of the city; private flights use it, though most prefer Le Bourget nearby. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 7,355 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Not practical (2+ stops) | - |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350 (5,926 km) | One fuel stop | about 10 h 25 with the stop |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605 (7,408 km) | Borderline (1% margin): light load and tailwind only | 8 h 45 non-stop / about 10 h 05 with a stop |
| Large heavy jet | Falcon 900 (8,890 km) | Non-stop | 8 h 45 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 8 h 35 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
12-14 passengers, 8,890 km of published range: 1.2 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 1.9 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion weeks and art fairs | Paris Fashion Week and the fall art fairs bring busy weeks at Le Bourget. | Book early for those dates. |
| Late spring and summer | Florida residents head to Europe as the Miami season ends. | Plan onward legs to the Riviera or Geneva in the same quote. |
Your dates and group size for Paris.