CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,066 km
5,634 miles
RYN
Royan/Medis
France
Distance
9,066 km
5,634 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RYN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Royan-Medis Airport
IATA Code CPT RYN
ICAO Code FACT LFCY
City Cape Town Royan/Medis
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.630000, -0.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Royan/Medis (RYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Royan-Medis Airport (RYN) in Royan/Medis, France is 9,066 kilometers (5,634 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 08:54 in Cape Town, it's 07:54 in Royan/Medis.

The return flight from Royan/Medis (RYN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 164° (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 Royan-Medis Airport (RYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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