Flights Paris → Kinshasa
CDG → FIH
How long is the flight from Paris to Kinshasa?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Kinshasa (FIH) takes about 8h. 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 operates from Paris, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1974, to the African destination of Kinshasa. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A340-300 aircraft, known for its long-haul capabilities.
The Paris (CDG) → Kinshasa (FIH) 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 Kinshasa the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Kinshasa: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Kinshasa (FIH) heads south for about 6,067 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Kinshasa 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% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CDG-FIH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-FIH
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Kinshasa (FIH) takes about 8h. 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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Kinshasa, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Paris-Kinshasa route is about 6,067 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.
