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Airport Comparison
| CPT | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Frankfurt am Main International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | FRA |
| ICAO Code | FACT | EDDF |
| City | Cape Town | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | South Africa | Germany |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Europe/Berlin |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 364 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 50.030000, 8.540000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.
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 17:04 in Cape Town, it's 17:04 in Frankfurt am Main.
The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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