The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,314 kilometers (6,409 miles / 5,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:56 in Ayers Rock, it's 23:26 in Cape Town. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,475 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.