Airport Comparison
| ATQ | CPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport Amritsar | Cape Town International Airport |
| IATA Code | ATQ | CPT |
| ICAO Code | VIAR | FACT |
| City | Amritsar | Cape Town |
| Country | India | South Africa |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 756 ft | 151 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.710000, 74.800000 | -33.960000, 18.600000 |
Amritsar (ATQ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport Amritsar (ATQ) in Amritsar, India to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,376 kilometers (5,826 miles / 5,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.
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 India with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Amritsar, it's 02:31 in Cape Town. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Amritsar (ATQ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport Amritsar (ATQ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.