CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,981 km
6,202 miles
FDF
Fort-de-France
MQ
Distance
9,981 km
6,202 mi / 5,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT FDF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport
IATA Code CPT FDF
ICAO Code FACT TFFF
City Cape Town Fort-de-France
Country South Africa MQ
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Martinique
Elevation 151 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.590000, -61.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fort-de-France (FDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) in Fort-de-France, MQ is 9,981 kilometers (6,202 miles / 5,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 MQ. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Cape Town, it's 10:48 in Fort-de-France. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Fort-de-France (FDF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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