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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,966 km5,571 miles • 4,841 NM
Destination Airport
LFLLLYS
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Direct Distance
8,966 km
5,571 Statute Miles
4,841 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 3m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
807 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
350° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 3m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 15m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 45m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇫🇷 France
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- City / Country: Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France
- ICAO Code: LFLL
- Coordinates: 45.7260°, 5.0901°
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Elevation: 821 ft
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