CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,388 km
5,834 miles
KTW
Katowice
Poland
Distance
9,388 km
5,834 mi / 5,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KTW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Katowice International Airport
IATA Code CPT KTW
ICAO Code FACT EPKT
City Cape Town Katowice
Country South Africa Poland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 151 ft 995 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.470000, 19.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Katowice (KTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Katowice International Airport (KTW) in Katowice, Poland is 9,388 kilometers (5,834 miles / 5,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Poland. 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 18:20 in Cape Town, it's 17:20 in Katowice.

The return flight from Katowice (KTW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Katowice International Airport (KTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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