CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,979 km
5,579 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
8,979 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
164°
south southeast

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CPH PTG
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code CPH PTG
ICAO Code EKCH FAPP
City Copenhagen Potgietersrus
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:04 in Copenhagen, it's 12:04 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,059 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 350° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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