CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,856 km
5,503 miles
MEN
Mende/Brenoux
France
Distance
8,856 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MEN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mende-Brenoux Airport
IATA Code CPT MEN
ICAO Code FACT LFNB
City Cape Town Mende/Brenoux
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 3,362 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.500000, 3.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mende/Brenoux (MEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mende-Brenoux Airport (MEN) in Mende/Brenoux, France is 8,856 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 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 14:57 in Cape Town, it's 13:57 in Mende/Brenoux.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,211 feet between the two airports. Mende-Brenoux Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Mende/Brenoux (MEN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (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 Mende-Brenoux Airport (MEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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