Air France AF871 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AF871 flight operated by Air France on Mar 18, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (CDG). The flight is expected to depart at 7:55 AM (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) and land at 7:15 PM (local time in Paris, UTC+1) .
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Wed, Mar 18
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En route
Your flight has departed Cape Town and is expected to arrive in Paris at 7:07 PM.
12h 20m
Check-in Counter
A47-A53
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
31
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 20m
Check-in Counter
A47-A53
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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AF871 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AF871 flight flying from Cape Town to Paris on 3/17/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 324 seats.
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
57%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77%
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
4y, 5m
Seats
324
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
Legroom
71 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AF871
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Mar 9 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 8:13 AM | 7:06 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 8:11 AM | 7:00 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 8:14 AM | 6:59 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 8:52 AM | 8:08 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 8:17 AM | 7:15 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 8:24 AM | 7:07 PM | En route |
| Wed, Mar 18 | Cape Town (CPT) | Paris (CDG) | 359 | 7:55 AM | 7:15 PM | Scheduled |
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AF871 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AF871 is 57% (Late on average 53 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57%
Late on average 53 minutes
Early
0%
On time
57%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
13%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
60%
On time
17%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
0%
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7°C - 17°C
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-1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Cape Town 20:15| Paris 19:15
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