Airport Comparison
| CPT | GVX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Gavle Sandviken Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | GVX |
| ICAO Code | FACT | ESSK |
| City | Cape Town | Gavle / Sandviken |
| Country | South Africa | Sweden |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Europe/Stockholm |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 224 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 60.590000, 16.950000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden is 10,515 kilometers (6,533 miles / 5,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 359°.
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 Sweden. 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 03:36 in Cape Town, it's 02:36 in Gavle / Sandviken.
The return flight from Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 179° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.