ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
7,340 km
4,561 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,340 km
4,561 mi / 3,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

ALY CPT
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ALY CPT
ICAO Code HEAX FACT
City Alexandria Cape Town
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -6 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Alexandria (ALY) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,340 kilometers (4,561 miles / 3,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Egypt with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Alexandria, it's 18:55 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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