CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,503 km
5,905 miles
FRZ
Fritzlar
Germany
Distance
9,503 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

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CPT FRZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fritzlar Airport
IATA Code CPT FRZ
ICAO Code FACT ETHF
City Cape Town Fritzlar
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,345 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.110000, 9.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fritzlar (FRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fritzlar Airport (FRZ) in Fritzlar, Germany is 9,503 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 South Africa with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Cape Town, it's 02:26 in Fritzlar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,194 feet between the two airports. Fritzlar Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Fritzlar (FRZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Fritzlar Airport (FRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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