Dans quelque temps

Question

If you say

Dans quelque temps je vais prendre un avion pour Paris

does that mean that the plane will take off soon/in a short while or does it rather mean that the upcoming event will take place some time in the near future (but in a longer while than soon)?

Answer 1

That is definitely some time in the near future. Although it is not strictly defined, when hearing "dans quelque temps" I would imagine anything between a few weeks and a few quarters, depending on the context. But it would not be a few days or shorter.