CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,870 km
6,754 miles
UME
Umea
Sweden
Distance
10,870 km
6,754 mi / 5,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT UME
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Umea Airport
IATA Code CPT UME
ICAO Code FACT ESNU
City Cape Town Umea
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 151 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.790000, 20.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Umea (UME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 10,870 kilometers (6,754 miles / 5,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Sweden. 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 02:48 in Cape Town, it's 01:48 in Umea.

The return flight from Umea (UME) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 181° (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 Umea Airport (UME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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