CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,519 km
5,293 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
8,519 km
5,293 mi / 4,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SZR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code CPT SZR
ICAO Code FACT LBSZ
City Cape Town Stara Zagora
Country South Africa Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Sofia
Elevation 151 ft 558 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.380000, 25.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 8,519 kilometers (5,293 miles / 4,600 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 06:06 in Cape Town, it's 06:06 in Stara Zagora.

The return flight from Stara Zagora (SZR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 186° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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