CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,318 km
5,790 miles
SCN
Saarbrucken
Germany
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SCN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Saarbrucken Airport
IATA Code CPT SCN
ICAO Code FACT EDDR
City Cape Town Saarbrucken
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.210000, 7.110000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saarbrucken (SCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 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 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 20:29 in Cape Town, it's 19:29 in Saarbrucken.

The return flight from Saarbrucken (SCN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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