AAL
Aalborg
Denmark
10,158 km
6,312 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

AAL CPT
Airport Name Aalborg Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AAL CPT
ICAO Code EKYT FACT
City Aalborg Cape Town
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 10 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 57.090000, 9.850000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Aalborg (AAL) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aalborg Airport (AAL) in Aalborg, Denmark to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Denmark 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 20:48 in Aalborg, it's 21:48 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Aalborg (AAL) follows a heading of 355° (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 Aalborg Airport (AAL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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