Cape Town (CPT) to Munich (MUC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,703
miles
9,178
kilometers
4,956
nautical miles

🕐 11h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 N (355°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,703 9,125
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,703 9,125
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,703 8,555
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,703 8,555
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,703 11,406
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,703 8,555
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?

Flights between Cape Town and Munich follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to MUC route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Munich, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 5,703 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 355° 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 MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Munich Airport is 5,703 miles (9,178 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to MUC typically take around 11h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,703 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.