CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,594 km
5,961 miles
OST
Ostend
Belgium
Distance
9,594 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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CPT OST
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ostend-Bruges International Airport
IATA Code CPT OST
ICAO Code FACT EBOS
City Cape Town Ostend
Country South Africa Belgium
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Brussels
Elevation 151 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.200000, 2.860000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ostend (OST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium is 9,594 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Belgium. 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 19:44 in Cape Town, it's 18:44 in Ostend.

The return flight from Ostend (OST) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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