Paris to Hong Kong

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 8.2/10.In premium economy, Cathay Pacific's Premium Economy (777-300ER) leads the field with a 5.9/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:close call

Fly Cathay Pacific. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Air France) and a bigger screen (24" vs 20").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy:strong pick

Fly Cathay Pacific. It has 2 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (21" vs 19").

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:close call

Fly Air France. It has a wider seat (18" vs 17").

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 43" pitchReliablePremium farePoints: Amex MR (1:0.8), Capital One, Citi TYP, Bilt

Free Wi-Fi + Mattress pad

8.2

Excellent

Seat 8.1·Amenity 8.3

Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 61" pitch · Paid Wi-FiAvg. reliabilityPremium farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP, Bilt

Full power outlets

7.9

Very good

Seat 8.1·Amenity 7.7

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Data verified June 2026

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Airlines on this route

Air France

Cathay Pacific

Route insights

In business class, Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 8.2/10.
In premium economy, Cathay Pacific's Premium Economy (777-300ER) leads the field with a 5.9/10.
In economy, Air France's Economy (A350-900) edges out the field with a 4.7/10.

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Frequently asked

Which is better in business: Air France or Cathay Pacific on CDG-HKG?

La Nouvelle Business (Air France, A350-900) and Aria Suite (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in business: 7.9 vs 8.2/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs USB-C only — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.

Which is better in premium economy: Air France or Cathay Pacific on CDG-HKG?

Premium Economy (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) edges out Premium Economy (Air France, A350-900) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.3. The deciding factor: 40" of pitch vs 38". Air France fights back on power and extras.

Which is better in economy: Air France or Cathay Pacific on CDG-HKG?

Economy (Air France, A350-900) edges out Economy (Cathay Pacific, 777-300ER) in economy, scoring 4.7/10 vs 4.3. The deciding factor: 18"-wide seats vs 17".

What are the best seats in Air France La Nouvelle Business on CDG-HKG?

Best: Bulkhead suites in rows 3 and 10 for extra space. Avoid: Seats near galley between the two business cabins. Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 with sliding privacy doors. 20-inch 4K anti-glare IFE. A la carte dining on crockery. Inmarsat GX wifi (transitioning to Starlink). The best AF hard product.

What are the best seats in Air France Premium Economy on CDG-HKG?

Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Center inner seats. 2-4-2 layout. 13.3-inch 4K IFE. Enhanced meals with wine/champagne.

What are the best seats in Air France Economy on CDG-HKG?

Best: Exit row seats for extra legroom. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-3-3 economy. 11.7-inch HD IFE. USB-C and AC power.