CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,071 km
5,636 miles
EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,071 km
5,636 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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Airport Comparison

CPT EML
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Emmen Airport
IATA Code CPT EML
ICAO Code FACT LSME
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 151 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 47.090000, 8.310000

Cape Town (CPT) to Emmen Airport (EML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland is 9,071 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Switzerland. 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 14:20 in Cape Town, it's 14:20 in Emmen Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,249 feet between the two airports. Emmen Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Emmen Airport (EML) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (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 Emmen Airport (EML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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