CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,753 km
6,060 miles
DHR
Den Helder
Netherlands
Distance
9,753 km
6,060 mi / 5,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

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CPT DHR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport De Kooy Airport
IATA Code CPT DHR
ICAO Code FACT EHKD
City Cape Town Den Helder
Country South Africa Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 151 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.920000, 4.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Den Helder (DHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to De Kooy Airport (DHR) in Den Helder, Netherlands is 9,753 kilometers (6,060 miles / 5,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Netherlands. 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 12:52 in Cape Town, it's 11:52 in Den Helder.

The return flight from Den Helder (DHR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (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 De Kooy Airport (DHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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