CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,142 km
5,681 miles
PIS
Poitiers/Biard
France
Distance
9,142 km
5,681 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PIS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Poitiers-Biard Airport
IATA Code CPT PIS
ICAO Code FACT LFBI
City Cape Town Poitiers/Biard
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 423 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.590000, 0.310000

Cape Town (CPT) to Poitiers/Biard (PIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) in Poitiers/Biard, France is 9,142 kilometers (5,681 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 21:02 in Cape Town, it's 20:02 in Poitiers/Biard.

The return flight from Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 165° (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 Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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