BSL
Bale/Mulhouse
France
9,135 km
5,676 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,135 km
5,676 mi / 4,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

BSL CPT
Airport Name EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSL CPT
ICAO Code LFSB FACT
City Bale/Mulhouse Cape Town
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 885 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 47.590000, 7.530000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bale/Mulhouse (BSL) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) in Bale/Mulhouse, France to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,135 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,932 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 France 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 22:07 in Bale/Mulhouse, it's 23:07 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bale/Mulhouse (BSL) 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (BSL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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