CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,312 km
5,786 miles
ILH
Illesheim Air Base
Germany
Distance
9,312 km
5,786 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT ILH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Illesheim Air Base
IATA Code CPT ILH
ICAO Code FACT ETIK
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,079 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.470000, 10.390000

Cape Town (CPT) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany is 9,312 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 10:46 in Cape Town, it's 09:46 in Illesheim Air Base.

The return flight from Illesheim Air Base (ILH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 173° (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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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