AAH
Aachen
Germany
9,505 km
5,906 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,505 km
5,906 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
170°
south

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AAH CPT
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AAH CPT
ICAO Code EDKA FACT
City Aachen Cape Town
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 623 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Aachen (AAH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,505 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Germany with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Aachen, it's 13:05 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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