CFN
Donegal
Ireland
10,225 km
6,354 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,225 km
6,354 mi / 5,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
158°
south southeast

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CFN CPT
Airport Name Donegal Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CFN CPT
ICAO Code EIDL FACT
City Donegal Cape Town
Country Ireland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -8.340000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Donegal (CFN) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Donegal Airport (CFN) in Donegal, Ireland to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,225 kilometers (6,354 miles / 5,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Ireland 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 09:45 in Donegal, it's 11:45 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Donegal (CFN) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Donegal Airport (CFN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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