CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,337 km
5,802 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
9,337 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT RMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code CPT RMS
ICAO Code FACT ETAR
City Cape Town Ramstein
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 776 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.440000, 7.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 9,337 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 16:30 in Cape Town, it's 15:30 in Ramstein.

The return flight from Ramstein (RMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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