BHD
Belfast
United Kingdom
10,124 km
6,291 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,124 km
6,291 mi / 5,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BHD CPT
Airport Name George Best Belfast City Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BHD CPT
ICAO Code EGAC FACT
City Belfast Cape Town
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 54.620000, -5.870000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Belfast (BHD) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,124 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 United Kingdom 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 08:30 in Belfast, it's 10:30 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Belfast (BHD) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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