CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,446 km
5,869 miles
MXN
Morlaix/Ploujean
France
Distance
9,446 km
5,869 mi / 5,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MXN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Morlaix-Ploujean Airport
IATA Code CPT MXN
ICAO Code FACT LFRU
City Cape Town Morlaix/Ploujean
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 272 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.600000, -3.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Morlaix/Ploujean (MXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN) in Morlaix/Ploujean, France is 9,446 kilometers (5,869 miles / 5,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 12:23 in Cape Town, it's 11:23 in Morlaix/Ploujean.

The return flight from Morlaix/Ploujean (MXN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 161° (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 Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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