Flights Paris → Rio De Janeiro
CDG → GIG
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 2.0 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 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% |
Airlines operating CDG-GIG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-GIG
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.
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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.
