CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,908 km
5,535 miles
MFX
Ajaccio
France
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MFX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Meribel Airport
IATA Code CPT MFX
ICAO Code FACT LFKX
City Cape Town Ajaccio
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 5,636 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.410000, 6.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ajaccio (MFX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Meribel Airport (MFX) in Ajaccio, France is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 04:54 in Cape Town, it's 03:54 in Ajaccio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,485 feet between the two airports. Meribel Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ajaccio (MFX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Meribel Airport (MFX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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