Flights Cardiff → Paris
CWL → ORY
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Paris?
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Paris (ORY) takes about 1h 3m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Cardiff with Paris, operating with a Fokker 50 aircraft. The destination airport in Paris sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 29 million passengers, indicating its significance as a major travel hub.
The Cardiff (CWL) → Paris (ORY) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Paris: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Paris (ORY) heads south-east for about 503 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Paris it is 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CWL-ORY
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CWL-ORY
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Paris (ORY) takes about 1h 3m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Air France.
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The Cardiff-Paris route is about 503 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
