BIT
Baitadi
Nepal
9,595 km
5,962 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,595 km
5,962 mi / 5,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
227°
southwest

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BIT CPT
Airport Name Baitadi Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BIT CPT
ICAO Code VNBT FACT
City Baitadi Cape Town
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,200 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 29.470000, 80.550000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Baitadi (BIT) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baitadi Airport (BIT) in Baitadi, Nepal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,595 kilometers (5,962 miles / 5,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Nepal 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 16:24 in Baitadi, it's 12:39 in Cape Town. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,049 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Baitadi Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Baitadi (BIT) follows a heading of 50° (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 Baitadi Airport (BIT) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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