The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa is 9,013 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting France with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Paris, it's 03:30 in Ficksburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,923 feet between the two airports. Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ficksburg (FCB) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.