CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,523 km
5,917 miles
GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
Distance
9,523 km
5,917 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

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CPT GKE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Geilenkirchen Airport
IATA Code CPT GKE
ICAO Code FACT ETNG
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 296 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.960000, 6.040000

Cape Town (CPT) to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany is 9,523 kilometers (5,917 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 14:09 in Cape Town, it's 13:09 in Geilenkirchen Airport.

The return flight from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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