CDG
Paris
France
8,531 km
5,301 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
8,531 km
5,301 mi / 4,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG PTG
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code CDG PTG
ICAO Code LFPG FAPP
City Paris Potgietersrus
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 392 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Paris (CDG) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 8,531 kilometers (5,301 miles / 4,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:22 in Paris, it's 20:22 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,684 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 342° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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