CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,478 km
5,268 miles
PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
Distance
8,478 km
5,268 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT PDV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Plovdiv International Airport
IATA Code CPT PDV
ICAO Code FACT LBPD
City Cape Town Plovdiv
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 151 ft 597 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.070000, 24.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Plovdiv (PDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is 8,478 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Bulgaria. 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 20:17 in Cape Town, it's 20:17 in Plovdiv.

The return flight from Plovdiv (PDV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 185° (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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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