CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,634 km
5,987 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
9,634 km
5,987 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT TXL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code CPT TXL
ICAO Code FACT EDDT
City Cape Town Berlin
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.560000, 13.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 9,634 kilometers (5,987 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 10:28 in Cape Town, it's 09:28 in Berlin.

The return flight from Berlin (TXL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 176° (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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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