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Flights Paris → Atlanta

CDG → ATL

9h 14m
Flight time (est.)
11.4
Average risk (Low)
3
Airlines

How long is the flight from Paris to Atlanta?

The flight from Paris (CDG) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 9h 14m. 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

This flight route connects Paris to Atlanta, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 747-400, and Boeing 777-200. The journey departs from an airport that opened in 1974, heading towards one of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic, which sees over 108 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~7,056 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Paris (CDG) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.

Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Paris (CDG) to Atlanta (ATL) heads west for about 7,056 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 14m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
6h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:14
Elevation ATL
1026 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 747-400
Est. CO₂/passenger
~635 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Delta Air Lines (DL) 85% 1 min 0.8%
Air France (AF) 82% 28 min 0.0%
ITA Airways (AZ) 45% 39 min 0.6%

Frequently asked questions about CDG-ATL

The flight from Paris (CDG) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 9h 14m. 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 3 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Atlanta, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Paris-Atlanta route is about 7,056 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.