BRN
Bern
Switzerland
9,061 km
5,630 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,061 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
171°
south

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BRN CPT
Airport Name Bern Belp Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BRN CPT
ICAO Code LSZB FACT
City Bern Cape Town
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,674 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 46.910000, 7.500000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bern (BRN) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bern Belp Airport (BRN) in Bern, Switzerland to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,061 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Switzerland 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 09:57 in Bern, it's 10:57 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,523 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bern Belp Airport.

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

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