CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,397 km
5,839 miles
HHN
Hahn
Germany
Distance
9,397 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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CPT HHN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
IATA Code CPT HHN
ICAO Code FACT EDFH
City Cape Town Hahn
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,649 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.950000, 7.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hahn (HHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) in Hahn, Germany is 9,397 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 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 03:08 in Cape Town, it's 02:08 in Hahn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,498 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Hahn (HHN) 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 Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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