Flights Paris → Detroit
CDG → DTW
How long is the flight from Paris to Detroit?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 22m. 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 Detroit. It is served by a mix of long-haul aircraft including Airbus A340-300 and A330-300, as well as Boeing 767-400, catering to one of the busiest destinations with over 28 million passengers annually at its airport.
The Paris (CDG) → Detroit (DTW) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Detroit the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Detroit: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) heads north-west for about 6,359 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Detroit it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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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% |
Airlines operating CDG-DTW
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-DTW
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 22m. 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.
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The Paris-Detroit route is about 6,359 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.
