Air freight ORD → CDG
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States → Charles de Gaulle International Airport, France
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France Cargo AF | ORD → CDG | 6,665 km | 8h 26m | 8h 26m |
| United Cargo UA | ORD → CDG | 6,665 km | 8h 26m | 8h 26m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | ORD → LHR → CDG | 6,692 km | 9h 4m | 17h 4m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | ORD → YYZ → CDG | 6,720 km | 9h 6m | 17h 6m |
| KLM Cargo KL | ORD → AMS → CDG | 7,011 km | 9h 27m | 17h 27m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | ORD → CVG → CDG | 7,095 km | 9h 33m | 17h 33m |
| Cargolux CV | ORD → LUX → CDG | 7,128 km | 9h 35m | 17h 35m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | ORD → SDF → CDG | 7,266 km | 9h 45m | 17h 45m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | ORD → FRA → CDG | 7,419 km | 9h 56m | 17h 56m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | ORD → ZRH → CDG | 7,607 km | 10h 9m | 18h 9m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | ORD → MAD → CDG | 7,806 km | 10h 23m | 18h 23m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | ORD → LEJ → CDG | 7,834 km | 10h 25m | 18h 25m |
6 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from ORD to CDG?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 8h 26m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from ORD to CDG?
Air France Cargo, United Cargo, British Airways Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, KLM Cargo, Atlas Air and 12 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.