ATR
Atar
Mauritania
6,922 km
4,301 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,922 km
4,301 mi / 3,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ATR CPT
Airport Name Atar International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ATR CPT
ICAO Code GQPA FACT
City Atar Cape Town
Country Mauritania South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 734 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Atar (ATR) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,922 kilometers (4,301 miles / 3,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Atar, it's 11:06 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 326° (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 Atar International Airport (ATR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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