The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,101 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Switzerland with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Altenrhein, it's 17:08 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,155 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.