CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,610 km
5,972 miles
WMI
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
9,610 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT WMI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Warsaw Modlin Airport
IATA Code CPT WMI
ICAO Code FACT EPMO
City Cape Town Warsaw
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 151 ft 341 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.450000, 20.650000

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

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) in Warsaw, Poland is 9,610 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 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 21:04 in Cape Town, it's 20:04 in Warsaw.

The return flight from Warsaw (WMI) 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 Modlin Airport (WMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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