CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,219 km
6,350 miles
GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GSE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gothenburg City Airport
IATA Code CPT GSE
ICAO Code FACT ESGP
City Cape Town Gothenburg
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 151 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 57.770000, 11.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gothenburg (GSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Sweden. 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 15:39 in Cape Town, it's 14:39 in Gothenburg.

The return flight from Gothenburg (GSE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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