BBU
Bucharest
Romania
8,757 km
5,441 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,757 km
5,441 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

BBU CPT
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBU CPT
ICAO Code LRBS FACT
City Bucharest Cape Town
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 297 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bucharest (BBU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,757 kilometers (5,441 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in Bucharest, it's 19:57 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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