CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,185 km
5,707 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
9,185 km
5,707 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
163°
south southeast

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CPH NLP
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code CPH NLP
ICAO Code EKCH FANS
City Copenhagen Nelspruit
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 9,185 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 01:58 in Copenhagen, it's 02:58 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,858 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 350° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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