Flights Paris → Philadelphia
CDG → PHL
How long is the flight from Paris to Philadelphia?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 54m. 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, to Philadelphia. The high-volume destination airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, and the route is operated using a mix of Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
The Paris (CDG) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads west for about 5,985 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia 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% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating CDG-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-PHL
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 54m. 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: American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines.
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The Paris-Philadelphia route is about 5,985 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.
