CDG
Paris
France
8,704 km
5,408 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,704 km
5,408 mi / 4,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG WKF
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code CDG WKF
ICAO Code LFPG FAWK
City Paris Pretoria
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 392 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Paris (CDG) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,704 kilometers (5,408 miles / 4,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 19:41 in Paris, it's 20:41 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,548 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.