AF 872 Paris to Cape Town Flight Status

Air France Flight AF872 from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Cape Town International Airport CPT is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 28th, 2026.
Check the table below for AF872's most recent flight history:

AF 872 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 28 18:52 07:09
Landed
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Mar 27 17:37 05:46
Landed
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Mar 26 18:11 06:35
Landed Late
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Mar 24 17:15 05:49
Landed
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Mar 22 17:13 05:39
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Air France AF 872 Paris to Cape Town Flight Information

Air France Flight AF872 connects Paris, France to Cape Town, South Africa, taking off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG and landing at Cape Town International Airport CPT.

How long is the AF872 flight from Paris to Cape Town?

The average flight time from Paris to Cape Town is 11 hours and 23 minutes. The flight distance is 9362 km / 5817 miles and the average flight speed is 823 km/h / 511 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air France Flight AF872 Paris to Cape Town?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air France Flight AF872 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AF872 arriving at?

Flight AF872 arrives at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Terminal 5.

When was the latest AF872 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 07:09.

How else can the flight AF872 be referenced as?

This Air France flight can also be referenced as AFR872, AF0872, AF 872, AFR 872.

How often is flight AF872 delayed?

On average, 40% of all AF872 flights are delayed. The average delay is 20 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AF872 flight or baggage issues?

If your AF872 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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AF872 and Paris CDG to Cape Town CPT Flights

Flight AF872 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers DL8397, KL2150, SK9992

Other flights departing from Paris CDG: AF1630, AF568, U25150, AG4080

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: FA626, BA43, FA470, W22021

All flights connecting Paris CDG to Cape Town CPT.

AF872 Air France Flight: Paris to Cape Town Route Map

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