CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,310 km
5,785 miles
NUE
Nuremberg
Germany
Distance
9,310 km
5,785 mi / 5,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

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CPT NUE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nuremberg Airport
IATA Code CPT NUE
ICAO Code FACT EDDN
City Cape Town Nuremberg
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.500000, 11.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nuremberg (NUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) in Nuremberg, Germany is 9,310 kilometers (5,785 miles / 5,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 19:25 in Cape Town, it's 18:25 in Nuremberg.

The return flight from Nuremberg (NUE) 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 Nuremberg Airport (NUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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