CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,335 km
5,800 miles
ORY
Paris
France
Distance
9,335 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

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CPT ORY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Paris-Orly Airport
IATA Code CPT ORY
ICAO Code FACT LFPO
City Cape Town Paris
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 291 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.730000, 2.360000

Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (ORY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) in Paris, France is 9,335 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 13:25 in Cape Town, it's 12:25 in Paris.

The return flight from Paris (ORY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (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 Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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