CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,977 km
6,199 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,977 km
6,199 mi / 5,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
175°
south

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CPH CPT
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CPH CPT
ICAO Code EKCH FACT
City Copenhagen Cape Town
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,977 kilometers (6,199 miles / 5,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Denmark 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 09:25 in Copenhagen, it's 10:25 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 357° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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