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.