Concorde speed from paris to new york
The Concorde, a supersonic jet that was in commercial service from 1976 to 2003, had a cruising speed of Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h). However, its top speed was Mach 2.23 (1,450 mph or 2,335 km/h).
The Concorde's flight time from Paris to New York was approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, which is significantly faster than the typical subsonic commercial flights that take around 7-8 hours to make the same journey.
Here's a breakdown of the Concorde's flight times and speeds:
- Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK): 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Cruising speed: Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h)
- Top speed: Mach 2.23 (1,450 mph or 2,335 km/h)
It's worth noting that the Concorde's supersonic flight capabilities were only available on select routes, and the aircraft was primarily used for luxury transatlantic flights.