AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
7,527 km
4,677 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,527 km
4,677 mi / 4,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH CPT
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AUH CPT
ICAO Code OMAA FACT
City Abu Dhabi Cape Town
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 88 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,527 kilometers (4,677 miles / 4,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 09:58 in Abu Dhabi, it's 07:58 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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