CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,475 km
5,887 miles
ERF
Erfurt
Germany
Distance
9,475 km
5,887 mi / 5,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT ERF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Erfurt Airport
IATA Code CPT ERF
ICAO Code FACT EDDE
City Cape Town Erfurt
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,036 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.980000, 10.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Erfurt (ERF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Erfurt Airport (ERF) in Erfurt, Germany is 9,475 kilometers (5,887 miles / 5,116 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 20:14 in Cape Town, it's 19:14 in Erfurt.

The return flight from Erfurt (ERF) 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 Erfurt Airport (ERF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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