Flights Paris → Cardiff
ORY → CWL
How long is the flight from Paris to Cardiff?
The flight from Paris (ORY) to Cardiff (CWL) takes about 1h 3m. 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 to Cardiff, operating with a Fokker 50 aircraft. The destination airport in Cardiff sees approximately 857,397 passengers per year, indicating moderate traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Paris (ORY) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (ORY) to Cardiff (CWL) heads north-west for about 503 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cardiff it is 1.8 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 ORY-CWL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORY-CWL
The flight from Paris (ORY) to Cardiff (CWL) takes about 1h 3m. 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 Cardiff, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Paris-Cardiff route is about 503 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
