CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,237 km
5,740 miles
STR
Stuttgart
Germany
Distance
9,237 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT STR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Stuttgart Airport
IATA Code CPT STR
ICAO Code FACT EDDS
City Cape Town Stuttgart
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.690000, 9.220000

Cape Town (CPT) to Stuttgart (STR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Stuttgart Airport (STR) in Stuttgart, Germany is 9,237 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 23:41 in Cape Town, it's 22:41 in Stuttgart.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Stuttgart Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Stuttgart (STR) 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 Stuttgart Airport (STR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.