CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,855 km
6,124 miles
HGL
Helgoland
Germany
Distance
9,855 km
6,124 mi / 5,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

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CPT HGL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Helgoland-Dune Airport
IATA Code CPT HGL
ICAO Code FACT EDXH
City Cape Town Helgoland
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.190000, 7.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Helgoland (HGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany is 9,855 kilometers (6,124 miles / 5,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 01:25 in Cape Town, it's 00:25 in Helgoland.

The return flight from Helgoland (HGL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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