AHZ
Bourg
France
8,880 km
5,518 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,880 km
5,518 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
169°
south

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AHZ CPT
Airport Name L'alpe D'huez Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AHZ CPT
ICAO Code LFHU FACT
City Bourg Cape Town
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,102 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 45.090000, 6.080000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bourg (AHZ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) in Bourg, France to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,880 kilometers (5,518 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 France with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Bourg, it's 13:39 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,951 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than L'alpe D'huez Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bourg (AHZ) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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