ATH
Athens
Greece
8,014 km
4,980 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,014 km
4,980 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

ATH CPT
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ATH CPT
ICAO Code LGAV FACT
City Athens Cape Town
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Athens (ATH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,014 kilometers (4,980 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Greece 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 18:07 in Athens, it's 18:07 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 4° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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