CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,480 km
5,890 miles
EIB
Eisenach
Germany
Distance
9,480 km
5,890 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT EIB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eisenach-Kindel Airport
IATA Code CPT EIB
ICAO Code FACT EDGE
City Cape Town Eisenach
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,112 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.990000, 10.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Eisenach (EIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB) in Eisenach, Germany is 9,480 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 20:43 in Cape Town, it's 19:43 in Eisenach.

The return flight from Eisenach (EIB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 173° (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 Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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