CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,879 km
6,139 miles
QHU
Husum
Germany
Distance
9,879 km
6,139 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

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CPT QHU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Husum-Schwesing Airport
IATA Code CPT QHU
ICAO Code FACT EDXJ
City Cape Town Husum
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.510000, 9.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Husum (QHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) in Husum, Germany is 9,879 kilometers (6,139 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:51 in Cape Town, it's 09:51 in Husum.

The return flight from Husum (QHU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (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 Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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