CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,392 km
5,836 miles
HOQ
Hof
Germany
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT HOQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hof-Plauen Airport
IATA Code CPT HOQ
ICAO Code FACT EDQM
City Cape Town Hof
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.290000, 11.860000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hof (HOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ) in Hof, 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 356°.

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 05:28 in Cape Town, it's 04:28 in Hof.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,808 feet between the two airports. Hof-Plauen Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Hof (HOQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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