Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,836
miles
9,392
kilometers
5,071
nautical miles

🕐 11h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 N (354°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,836 9,338
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,836 9,338
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,836 8,754
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,836 8,754
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,836 11,672
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,836 8,754
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from South Africa to Germany requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to FRA route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Frankfurt, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 5,836 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 354° from Cape Town. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 5,836 miles (9,392 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to FRA typically take around 11h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,836 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.