ALH
Albany
Australia
8,652 km
5,376 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,652 km
5,376 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ALH CPT
Airport Name Albany Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ALH CPT
ICAO Code YABA FACT
City Albany Cape Town
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 233 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -34.940000, 117.810000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Albany (ALH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany Airport (ALH) in Albany, Australia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,652 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 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 13:24 in Albany, it's 07:24 in Cape Town. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Albany (ALH) follows a heading of 124° (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 Albany Airport (ALH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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