Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (ORY)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,800
miles
9,334
kilometers
5,040
nautical miles

🕐 11h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 N (349°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,800 9,280
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,800 9,280
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,800 8,700
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,800 8,700
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,800 11,600
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,800 8,700
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Cape Town to Paris would take approximately 13 days compared to just 11h 33m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to ORY route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Paris, France. This long-haul flight covers 5,800 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to France. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 349° from Cape Town. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About ORY

Paris-Orly Airport

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) serves Paris, France.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Paris-Orly Airport is 5,800 miles (9,334 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to ORY typically take around 11h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,800 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.