CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,967 km
5,572 miles
LYN
Lyon/Bron
France
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LYN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lyon-Bron Airport
IATA Code CPT LYN
ICAO Code FACT LFLY
City Cape Town Lyon/Bron
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 659 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.730000, 4.940000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lyon/Bron (LYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) in Lyon/Bron, France is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 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 12:22 in Cape Town, it's 11:22 in Lyon/Bron.

The return flight from Lyon/Bron (LYN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (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 Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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