CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,348 km
5,809 miles
LRT
Lorient/Lann/Bihoue
France
Distance
9,348 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LRT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport
IATA Code CPT LRT
ICAO Code FACT LFRH
City Cape Town Lorient/Lann/Bihoue
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 47.760000, -3.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lorient/Lann/Bihoue (LRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport (LRT) in Lorient/Lann/Bihoue, France is 9,348 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 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 11:28 in Cape Town, it's 10:28 in Lorient/Lann/Bihoue.

The return flight from Lorient/Lann/Bihoue (LRT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (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 Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport (LRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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