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American Airlines · leaves Thu, November 12
ON TIME
5:20 PM
leaves the gate · JFK · Terminal 8 · Gate 46
In 22 h 29 min
Planned · lands Fri, 6:27 AM Paris time
New York ParisAA 42
Updated 6:51 PM New York · 12:51 AM Paris · live data
American Airlines·Boeing 787-8 DreamlinerLeavesThu, Nov 12tomorrowAA 42 New York to Paris: Scheduled5:20PMJFKNew YorkTerminal 8 · Gate 46Scheduled, Fri, Nov 136:35AMCDGParisTerminal 2A
Held down by slow airports57 min into Paris; minutes waiting at security and passport control not in our data yet
The Pulse is the average of its parts: (79 + 90 + 43 + 100) ÷ 4 = 78Pulse78
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The Pulse is the average of its parts: (79 + 90 + 43 + 100) ÷ 4 = 78Pulse78
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American Airlines · Thursday, November 12, 2026
Leaves 5:20 PMLands Fri, 6:27 AM
Gates and baggage belts come from the airports and can change on the day.
Gate to gate
- Thu, November 12 New York time
- 5:20 PMplannedLeaves the gate, expectedon timeJFK · Terminal 8 · Gate 46
- 5:30 PMplanned 5:35 PMTakes off, expected5 min earlyNew York JFK
- Fri, November 13 Paris time
- 6:27 AMplannedLands, expectedParis Charles de Gaulle
- 6:35 AMplannedAt the gate, expectedCDG · Terminal 2A
- AircraftBoeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Flight time6 h 52 min, planned
From the airports · gates and belts can change on the day
Before you fly
New YorkThursday evening
2:15 PM at the door · JFK, Terminal 8
How busy is security before your flight?
EstimateBe at the door by 2:15 PM. You reach security at 2:30 PM, at its quietest before your flight.
Moderately busyagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it at 2:30 PM. Once through, about 1 h 45 min until boarding opens.
Where can you wait before your flight?
UsuallyReading the lounges at JFK.
Reading the lounges at JFK.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
5:20 PM at the gate, on the schedule
Does your flight leave on time?
UsuallyMost often leaves the gate by 5:35 PM. Not always on time.
On timemost often, leaving the gate by 5:35 PM
One in five of its last 81 departures left more than 15 minutes late; when late, by about 85 minutes.
Which plane is your flight on?
Reading which planes this flight has flown.
Reading which planes this flight has flown.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
In the air
Flight time 7 h 15 min
Which way does it fly?
UsuallyOver the North Atlantic for about 4 h 50 min.
4 h 50 minover the North Atlantic
Last land is the United States; France comes up about 1 h 35 min before landing.
7:05 PM the bumpy stretch · Over the North Atlantic
Will it be bumpy?
ForecastMostly smooth. One bumpy stretch. Bumps over the North Atlantic, 1 h 30 min after take‑off; light bumps now and then elsewhere.
Mostly smoothone bumpy stretch, over the North Atlantic after take‑off
About 1 h 30 min after take‑off; light bumps now and then elsewhere.
- Typical altitude
- Small bumps
- Bumpy
What will you see from the window?
EstimateThe left side sees more.
The left side sees more.
Left windowseats A–C
FairhavenUnited States, below the plane, in the dark
North Atlantic , open water below
MontivilliersFrance, below the plane, in the dark
JFK timeCDG time
5:55 PM11:55 PM
8:05 PM2:05 AM
11:30 PM5:30 AM
CDG
Right windowseats H–K
North Atlantic , open water below
LisieuxFrance, below the plane, in the dark
No sunrise or sunset on this flight, so neither side has the sun. New York time in bold, as your phone keeps it in the air; Paris time under it. Approximate: from the airline’s planned departure at 5:20 PM and a usual taxi to take-off; if it leaves late, these move with it.
After landing
ParisFriday morning
What’s the weather when you land?
ForecastAbout 32 °F, mist. Bring a warm coat.
32°FMist before dawn
Bring a warm coat.
- Still dark when you landsun up 7:55 AM–5:10 PM
6:35 AM at the gate, Paris time · Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2A
How busy is passport control when you land?
EstimatePassport control around 6:50 AM, moderately busy for the day.
Moderately busyagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it around 6:50 AM, 15 min after the gate.
How do you get to the city center?
EstimatePublic transport is about 10 min quicker.
55minby public transport
a car or taxi: about 65 min
Door to door from the airport, around your landing hour.
Before you book
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