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Paris to London Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying westbound from Paris to London involves a 1-hour timezone shift, rated "2" in difficulty. Expect around 0.8 days for full recovery. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

ParisLondon

ORY to LHR

Westbound
+1h timezone shift
1-1 day recovery
367 km

Best Departure Times

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3am
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9am
12pm
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Higher bars indicate departure times that minimize jetlag impact. Green = optimal, red = worst.

Flight Options

9

ORYLHR

1h 25m367 km1 airline
9

CDGLHR

1h 30m348 km2 airlines
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CDGLGW

1h 5m307 km2 airlines
9

CDGLTN

1h 15m378 km1 airline
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CDGSEN

1h 10m312 km1 airline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Paris to London route

Jetlag from Paris (ORY) to London (LHR) is rated "2". The route involves a 1-hour timezone shift traveling westbound. Conservative recovery is about 0.8 days.

For westbound travel, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Recovery typically takes 0.8 days conservatively, or 0.6 days with aggressive light therapy and melatonin timing. Westbound travel is generally easier as your body naturally delays its clock.

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body naturally resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. As a rule of thumb, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days per hour of shift vs 1 day for westbound.

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Airlines on this route: Vueling (VY)

Flight Options & Recovery Plans

Scheduled flights from Paris to London with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

VY VY 8960Vueling
2:00pm
ORY
2:25pm
LHR
1h 25m
Airbus A320-100/200
Recovery timeline1.0 days
D1
0 pre-flight sessions4 in-flight tips1 recovery days
VY VY 8960Vueling
2:00pm
ORY
2:25pm
LHR
1h 25m
Airbus A320-100/200
Recovery timeline1.0 days
D1
VY VY 8960Vueling
2:00pm
ORY
2:25pm
LHR
1h 25m
Airbus A320-100/200
Recovery timeline1.0 days
D1

Frequently Asked Questions: Paris to London Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Paris to London?+

Jetlag from Paris (ORY) to London (LHR) is rated "2" with a 1-hour timezone shift traveling westbound. Conservative recovery estimate is 0.8 days.

What is the best time to fly from Paris to London for jetlag?+

For westbound travel from Paris to London, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

How long does it take to recover from Paris to London jetlag?+

Recovery from Paris to London jetlag typically takes 0.8 days with a conservative approach or 0.6 days with an aggressive light therapy and melatonin strategy. The 1-hour westbound shift is generally easier because your body delays its clock.

Is eastbound or westbound worse for jetlag?+

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. For every hour of timezone shift, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days vs 1 day for westbound.