AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
5,760 km
3,579 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,760 km
3,579 mi / 3,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AXU CPT
Airport Name Axum Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AXU CPT
ICAO Code HAAX FACT
City N/A Cape Town
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,959 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,760 kilometers (3,579 miles / 3,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Axum Airport, it's 00:52 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,808 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.