BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
9,750 km
6,058 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,750 km
6,058 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Barbados
Heading
126°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BGI CPT
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BGI CPT
ICAO Code TBPB FACT
City Bridgetown Cape Town
Country Barbados South Africa
Timezone America/Barbados Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 169 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,750 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:35 in Bridgetown, it's 04:35 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.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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