CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,406 km
5,845 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
9,406 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SPM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code CPT SPM
ICAO Code FACT ETAD
City Cape Town Trier
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.970000, 6.690000

Cape Town (CPT) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 9,406 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 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 15:06 in Cape Town, it's 14:06 in Trier.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,046 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Trier (SPM) 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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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