CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,294 km
5,154 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
8,294 km
5,154 mi / 4,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT SKG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code CPT SKG
ICAO Code FACT LGTS
City Cape Town Thessaloniki
Country South Africa Greece
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Athens
Elevation 151 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.520000, 22.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 8,294 kilometers (5,154 miles / 4,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Greece. 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 13:38 in Cape Town, it's 13:38 in Thessaloniki.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 184° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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