BGO
Bergen
Norway
10,551 km
6,556 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,551 km
6,556 mi / 5,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
169°
south

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BGO CPT
Airport Name Bergen Airport Flesland Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BGO CPT
ICAO Code ENBR FACT
City Bergen Cape Town
Country Norway South Africa
Timezone Europe/Oslo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 170 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 60.290000, 5.220000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bergen (BGO) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) in Bergen, Norway to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,551 kilometers (6,556 miles / 5,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Norway 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 17:01 in Bergen, it's 18:01 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bergen (BGO) follows a heading of 353° (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 Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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