CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,056 km
5,627 miles
SYT
Saint-Yan
France
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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CPT SYT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Saint-Yan Airport
IATA Code CPT SYT
ICAO Code FACT LFLN
City Cape Town Saint-Yan
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 796 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.410000, 4.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saint-Yan (SYT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saint-Yan Airport (SYT) in Saint-Yan, France is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 17:07 in Cape Town, it's 16:07 in Saint-Yan.

The return flight from Saint-Yan (SYT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 168° (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 Saint-Yan Airport (SYT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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