Flights Paris → Riyadh
CDG → RUH
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Riyadh. Serving a destination airport that handles over twenty-seven million passengers annually, this route is operated with modern aircraft such as the Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 777.
The Paris (CDG) → Riyadh (RUH) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riyadh the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Riyadh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Riyadh (RUH) heads east for about 4,650 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Riyadh 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-RUH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-RUH
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-Riyadh route is about 4,650 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.
