IAD → CDGWashington to Paris

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Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Paris (CDG): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 15 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 24 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 15 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 6,198 km, an estimated 8 hours 27 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Paris. Updated 24 October 2026 at 10:18 UTC.

IAD Washington smooth · +1
CDG Paris smooth · +2
6,198 km · ~8h 27m est.
dep bank 18:10–22:3014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 15 operated IAD → CDG flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −24 min. 0 of 15 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−24 minacross the last 15 operated legs
Flight time~8h 27mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 15

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Air FranceUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Air FranceAF100% on time

Flights AF51 18:15 daily · AF53 21:45 Tu We Th Sa Su

United AirlinesUA100% on time

Flights UA915 18:10 daily · UA330 22:30 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-23AF51dep +0 → arr−74
10-23UA330dep +46 → arr−28
10-23UA915dep +32 → arr−9
10-22AF51dep +47 → arr−24
10-22AF53dep +24 → arr−50
10-22UA330dep +41 → arr−44
10-22UA915dep +46 → arr−9
10-21AF51dep +29 → arr−65
10-21AF53dep +8 → arr−34
10-21UA330dep +16 → arr−7
10-21UA915dep +29 → arr−9
10-20AF51dep +44 → arr−45
10-20AF53dep +17 → arr−24
10-20UA330dep +40 → arr−7
10-20UA915dep +5 → arr−9

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
IADWashington +1 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · N 0 kt Full IAD delay board →
CDGParis +2 min smooth ⛅ mostly cloudy · SW 11 kt Full CDG delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at CDG: 38% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +7 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Paris route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to CDG flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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IAD to CDG questions

Is IAD–CDG running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 77/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on IAD–CDG?

Operators schedule evening departures around 18:10 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the CDG delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from IAD to CDG?

Great-circle distance is 6,198 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 468–561 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does IAD–CDG fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 26 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.