CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,652 km
6,619 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
10,652 km
6,619 mi / 5,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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CPT SCS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code CPT SCS
ICAO Code FACT EGPM
City Cape Town Shetland Islands
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 60.430000, -1.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 10,652 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 United Kingdom. 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 00:29 in Cape Town, it's 22:29 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 164° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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