CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,311 km
5,785 miles
XCR
Chalons/Vatry
France
Distance
9,311 km
5,785 mi / 5,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT XCR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Chalons-Vatry Air Base
IATA Code CPT XCR
ICAO Code FACT LFOK
City Cape Town Chalons/Vatry
Country South Africa France
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 151 ft 587 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.780000, 4.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Chalons/Vatry (XCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) in Chalons/Vatry, France is 9,311 kilometers (5,785 miles / 5,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 12:46 in Cape Town, it's 11:46 in Chalons/Vatry.

The return flight from Chalons/Vatry (XCR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 168° (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 Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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