BMK
Borkum
Germany
9,804 km
6,092 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,804 km
6,092 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

BMK CPT
Airport Name Borkum Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BMK CPT
ICAO Code EDWR FACT
City Borkum Cape Town
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Borkum (BMK) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,804 kilometers (6,092 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:28 in Borkum, it's 11:28 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Borkum Airport (BMK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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