CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,225 km
6,354 miles
GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
10,225 km
6,354 mi / 5,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT GLA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Glasgow International Airport
IATA Code CPT GLA
ICAO Code FACT EGPF
City Cape Town Glasgow
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.870000, -4.430000

Cape Town (CPT) to Glasgow (GLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 10,225 kilometers (6,354 miles / 5,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 23:05 in Cape Town, it's 22:05 in Glasgow.

The return flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). 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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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