Flights Paris → Sao Paulo
CDG → GRU
How long is the flight from Paris to Sao Paulo?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 11m. 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
This flight route operates between Paris and São Paulo, utilizing Boeing 777 aircraft variants including the 777-200, 777-300ER, and 777-300. The origin airport in Paris opened in 1974, while the destination airport in São Paulo was inaugurated in 1985 and currently handles over 42 million passengers annually.
The Paris (CDG) → Sao Paulo (GRU) 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 Sao Paulo the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Sao Paulo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) heads south-west for about 9,405 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Sao Paulo 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-GRU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-GRU
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 11m. 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.
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The Paris-Sao Paulo route is about 9,405 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.
