CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,393 km
5,837 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
9,393 km
5,837 mi / 5,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
168°
south southeast

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CPH WEL
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code CPH WEL
ICAO Code EKCH FAWM
City Copenhagen Welkom
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 9,393 kilometers (5,837 miles / 5,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 07:55 in Copenhagen, it's 08:55 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,382 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 352° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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