CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,184 km
5,707 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
166°
south southeast

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CPH HLA
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code CPH HLA
ICAO Code EKCH FALA
City Copenhagen Johannesburg
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Denmark 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 18:25 in Copenhagen, it's 19:25 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,500 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 351° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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