CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,490 km
5,897 miles
CRL
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
9,490 km
5,897 mi / 5,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT CRL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Brussels South Charleroi Airport
IATA Code CPT CRL
ICAO Code FACT EBCI
City Cape Town Brussels
Country South Africa Belgium
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Brussels
Elevation 151 ft 614 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.460000, 4.450000

Cape Town (CPT) to Brussels (CRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) in Brussels, Belgium is 9,490 kilometers (5,897 miles / 5,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 South Africa with Belgium. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:59 in Cape Town, it's 08:59 in Brussels.

The return flight from Brussels (CRL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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