CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,272 km
5,761 miles
ENC
Nancy/Essey
France
Distance
9,272 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT ENC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nancy-Essey Airport
IATA Code CPT ENC
ICAO Code FACT LFSN
City Cape Town Nancy/Essey
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 751 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.690000, 6.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nancy/Essey (ENC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC) in Nancy/Essey, France is 9,272 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 15:18 in Cape Town, it's 14:18 in Nancy/Essey.

The return flight from Nancy/Essey (ENC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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