AAN
Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
7,563 km
4,700 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,563 km
4,700 mi / 4,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AAN CPT
Airport Name Al Ain International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AAN CPT
ICAO Code OMAL FACT
City Al Ain Cape Town
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 869 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 24.260000, 55.610000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Al Ain (AAN) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,563 kilometers (4,700 miles / 4,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Al Ain, it's 16:35 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Al Ain (AAN) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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