BOU
Bourges
France
9,154 km
5,688 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,154 km
5,688 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
166°
south southeast

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BOU CPT
Airport Name Bourges Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BOU CPT
ICAO Code LFLD FACT
City Bourges Cape Town
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 529 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 47.060000, 2.370000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bourges (BOU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bourges Airport (BOU) in Bourges, France to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,154 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 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 11:20 in Bourges, it's 12:20 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bourges (BOU) follows a heading of 349° (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 Bourges Airport (BOU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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