CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,580 km
5,953 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,580 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT WAW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code CPT WAW
ICAO Code FACT EPWA
City Cape Town Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 151 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.170000, 20.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Poland. 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 12:19 in Cape Town, it's 11:19 in Warsaw.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 182° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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