BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
9,318 km
5,790 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
230°
southwest

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BBI CPT
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBI CPT
ICAO Code VEBS FACT
City Bhubaneswar Cape Town
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 138 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 14:06 in Bhubaneswar, it's 10:36 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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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