BHX
Birmingham
United Kingdom
9,810 km
6,095 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,810 km
6,095 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BHX CPT
Airport Name Birmingham International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BHX CPT
ICAO Code EGBB FACT
City Birmingham Cape Town
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 327 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 52.450000, -1.750000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Birmingham (BHX) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,810 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 23:07 in Birmingham, it's 01:07 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Birmingham (BHX) follows a heading of 348° (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 Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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