The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 9,964 kilometers (6,191 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 10:42 in Copenhagen, it's 11:42 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 352° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.