CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
10,039 km
6,238 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
10,039 km
6,238 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
169°
south

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CPH PLZ
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code CPH PLZ
ICAO Code EKCH FAPE
City Copenhagen Port Elizabeth
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 10,039 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 22:21 in Copenhagen, it's 23:21 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 353° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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