Flights Paris → Cairo
CDG → CAI
How long is the flight from Paris to Cairo?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 26m. 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 Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, with Cairo. It operates using a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A340-300, A330-200, A330, and A330-300 models, serving one of the world's busiest airports in terms of passenger traffic, which sees over 31 million passengers annually.
The Paris (CDG) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 3,210 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cairo it is 3.0 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 CDG-CAI
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-CAI
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 26m. 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 Paris-Cairo route is about 3,210 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
