CFE
Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne
France
9,003 km
5,594 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CFE CPT
Airport Name Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CFE CPT
ICAO Code LFLC FACT
City Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne Cape Town
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,090 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 45.790000, 3.170000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne (CFE) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) in Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne, France to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 17:29 in Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne, it's 18:29 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne (CFE) 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 Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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