CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,842 km
6,115 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
9,842 km
6,115 mi / 5,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT HEI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code CPT HEI
ICAO Code FACT EDXB
City Cape Town Busum
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.150000, 8.900000

Cape Town (CPT) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 9,842 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 15:37 in Cape Town, it's 14:37 in Busum.

The return flight from Busum (HEI) 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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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