CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,357 km
5,814 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT PRG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code CPT PRG
ICAO Code FACT LKPR
City Cape Town Prague
Country South Africa Czech Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Prague
Elevation 151 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.100000, 14.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 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 Czech Republic. 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 10:28 in Cape Town, it's 09:28 in Prague.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) 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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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