CFR
Caen/Carpiquet
France
9,434 km
5,862 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CFR CPT
Airport Name Caen-Carpiquet Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CFR CPT
ICAO Code LFRK FACT
City Caen/Carpiquet Cape Town
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 256 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 49.170000, -0.450000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) in Caen/Carpiquet, France to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 09:17 in Caen/Carpiquet, it's 10:17 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) follows a heading of 348° (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 Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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