The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,204 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Bamiyan, it's 18:56 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,216 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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