CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,521 km
5,916 miles
MST
Maastricht
Netherlands
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MST
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Maastricht Aachen Airport
IATA Code CPT MST
ICAO Code FACT EHBK
City Cape Town Maastricht
Country South Africa Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 151 ft 375 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.910000, 5.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Maastricht (MST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in Maastricht, Netherlands is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 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 Netherlands. 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 15:06 in Cape Town, it's 14:06 in Maastricht.

The return flight from Maastricht (MST) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (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 Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.