ABH
Alpha Airport
Australia
11,574 km
7,192 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
11,574 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
222°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

ABH CPT
Airport Name Alpha Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ABH CPT
ICAO Code YAPH FACT
City N/A Cape Town
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,255 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -23.650000, 146.580000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Alpha Airport (ABH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpha Airport (ABH) in Alpha Airport, Australia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,574 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Alpha Airport, it's 23:26 in Cape Town. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,104 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Alpha Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Alpha Airport (ABH) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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