Flights Paris → Rio De Janeiro
CDG → GIG
How long is the flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 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, with the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro. The high-volume destination airport serves over 5.8 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for international travel, and the journey is operated using modern aircraft such as the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A330-200.
The Paris (CDG) → Rio De Janeiro (GIG) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rio De Janeiro the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Rio De Janeiro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) heads south-west for about 9,184 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Rio De Janeiro it is 3.5 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-GIG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-GIG
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 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 1 airline: Air France.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Rio De Janeiro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Paris-Rio De Janeiro route is about 9,184 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.
