The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France is 9,189 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:02 in Cape Town, it's 11:02 in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs.

The return flight from La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.