CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,568 km
5,946 miles
CSO
Magdeburg
Germany
Distance
9,568 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT CSO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Cochstedt Airport
IATA Code CPT CSO
ICAO Code FACT EDBC
City Cape Town Magdeburg
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 594 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.860000, 11.420000

Cape Town (CPT) to Magdeburg (CSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Cochstedt Airport (CSO) in Magdeburg, Germany is 9,568 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Germany. 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 14:38 in Cape Town, it's 13:38 in Magdeburg.

The return flight from Magdeburg (CSO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Cochstedt Airport (CSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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