CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,454 km
5,874 miles
LAI
Lannion
France
Distance
9,454 km
5,874 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LAI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport
IATA Code CPT LAI
ICAO Code FACT LFRO
City Cape Town Lannion
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 290 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.750000, -3.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lannion (LAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion, France is 9,454 kilometers (5,874 miles / 5,105 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 15:42 in Cape Town, it's 14:42 in Lannion.

The return flight from Lannion (LAI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (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 Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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