The flight distance from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) in Bedford Downs Airport, Australia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,582 kilometers (6,575 miles / 5,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 17:45 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 11:45 in Cape Town. With a 6-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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bedford Downs Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) follows a heading of 115° (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 Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.