BBJ
Bitburg
Germany
9,405 km
5,844 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,405 km
5,844 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
170°
south

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BBJ CPT
Airport Name Bitburg Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBJ CPT
ICAO Code EDRB FACT
City Bitburg Cape Town
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,220 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 49.950000, 6.570000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bitburg (BBJ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitburg Airport (BBJ) in Bitburg, Germany to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,405 kilometers (5,844 miles / 5,079 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 17:29 in Bitburg, it's 18:29 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,069 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bitburg Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bitburg (BBJ) 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 Bitburg Airport (BBJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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