ALC
Alicante
Spain
8,273 km
5,140 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,273 km
5,140 mi / 4,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALC CPT
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ALC CPT
ICAO Code LEAL FACT
City Alicante Cape Town
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 142 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Alicante (ALC) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,273 kilometers (5,140 miles / 4,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Alicante, it's 00:27 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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