CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,719 km
5,418 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
8,719 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SLS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code CPT SLS
ICAO Code FACT LBSS
City Cape Town Silistra
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 151 ft 351 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.060000, 27.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 8,719 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Bulgaria. 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 18:43 in Cape Town, it's 18:43 in Silistra.

The return flight from Silistra (SLS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 187° (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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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