CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,404 km
6,465 miles
VST
Stockholm / Vasteras
Sweden
Distance
10,404 km
6,465 mi / 5,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT VST
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Stockholm Vasteras Airport
IATA Code CPT VST
ICAO Code FACT ESOW
City Cape Town Stockholm / Vasteras
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 151 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.590000, 16.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) in Stockholm / Vasteras, Sweden is 10,404 kilometers (6,465 miles / 5,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Sweden. 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 07:34 in Cape Town, it's 06:34 in Stockholm / Vasteras.

The return flight from Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) 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 Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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