CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,311 km
5,786 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
9,311 km
5,786 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
171°
south

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CPH SIS
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code CPH SIS
ICAO Code EKCH FASS
City Copenhagen Sishen
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 9,311 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 13:27 in Copenhagen, it's 14:27 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,831 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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