Flights Paris → Johannesburg
CDG → JNB
Route overview
This flight route operates from Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Johannesburg, with its airport having been established as early as 1952. The destination airport serves over 21 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in Africa. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A380-800 aircraft, known for its capacity and comfort on long-haul routes.
The Paris (CDG) → Johannesburg (JNB) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Johannesburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Johannesburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) heads south-east for about 8,737 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Johannesburg it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating CDG-JNB
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-JNB
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 2 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways.
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The Paris-Johannesburg route is about 8,737 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.
