CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,499 km
5,903 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
9,499 km
5,903 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
175°
south

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CPH SBU
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code CPH SBU
ICAO Code EKCH FASB
City Copenhagen Springbok
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 9,499 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 23:00 in Copenhagen, it's 00:00 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,673 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 357° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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