The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 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 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 01:17 in Cape Town, it's 00:17 in Essen Mulheim Airport.

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