CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,656 km
6,000 miles
ENS
Enschede
Netherlands
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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CPT ENS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Twenthe Airport
IATA Code CPT ENS
ICAO Code FACT EHTW
City Cape Town Enschede
Country South Africa Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 151 ft 114 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.270000, 6.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Enschede (ENS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Twenthe Airport (ENS) in Enschede, Netherlands is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 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 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 07:02 in Cape Town, it's 06:02 in Enschede.

The return flight from Enschede (ENS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (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 Twenthe Airport (ENS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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