CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,031 km
5,611 miles
ZIN
Interlaken Air Base
Switzerland
Distance
9,031 km
5,611 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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CPT ZIN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Interlaken Air Base
IATA Code CPT ZIN
ICAO Code FACT LSMI
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.680000, 7.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 9,031 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Switzerland. 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 03:06 in Cape Town, it's 02:06 in Interlaken Air Base.

The return flight from Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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