CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,878 km
5,517 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
8,878 km
5,517 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT VAF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code CPT VAF
ICAO Code FACT LFLU
City Cape Town Valence/Chabeuil
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 525 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.920000, 4.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 8,878 kilometers (5,517 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 21:16 in Cape Town, it's 20:16 in Valence/Chabeuil.

The return flight from Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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