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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Köln (Cologne) (CGN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,501 km5,904 miles • 5,130 NM
Destination Airport
EDDKCGN
Köln (Cologne), Germany
Cologne Bonn Airport
Direct Distance
9,501 km
5,904 Statute Miles
5,130 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 41m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
855 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
353° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 41m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 50m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 46m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇩🇪 Germany
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- City / Country: Köln (Cologne), Germany
- ICAO Code: EDDK
- Coordinates: 50.8659°, 7.1427°
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Elevation: 302 ft
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