CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,493 km
5,899 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
9,493 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

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CPT IES
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code CPT IES
ICAO Code FACT EDAU
City Cape Town Riesa
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 322 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.290000, 13.360000

Cape Town (CPT) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 9,493 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 13:46 in Cape Town, it's 12:46 in Riesa.

The return flight from Riesa (IES) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 176° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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