CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,128 km
5,672 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
9,128 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

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CPT VIE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code CPT VIE
ICAO Code FACT LOWW
City Cape Town Vienna
Country South Africa Austria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Vienna
Elevation 151 ft 600 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.110000, 16.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 9,128 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Austria. 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 12:13 in Cape Town, it's 11:13 in Vienna.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 178° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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