CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,221 km
5,729 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,221 km
5,729 mi / 4,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
166°
south southeast

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CPH QRA
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code CPH QRA
ICAO Code EKCH FAGM
City Copenhagen Johannesburg
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,221 kilometers (5,729 miles / 4,979 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 03:54 in Copenhagen, it's 04:54 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,466 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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