The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 9,999 kilometers (6,213 miles / 5,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Ireland. 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 15:45 in Cape Town, it's 13:45 in Shannon.

The return flight from Shannon (SNN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.