BER
Berlin
Germany
9,611 km
5,972 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
176°
south

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BER CPT
Airport Name Berlin Brandenburg Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BER CPT
ICAO Code EDDB FACT
City Berlin Cape Town
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 156 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 52.360000, 13.500000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Berlin (BER) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Berlin, Germany to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 11:57 in Berlin, it's 12:57 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Berlin (BER) follows a heading of 357° (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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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