BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
6,047 km
3,757 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,047 km
3,757 mi / 3,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Aden
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BYD CPT
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BYD CPT
ICAO Code OYBI FACT
City Al-Bayda Cape Town
Country Yemen South Africa
Timezone Asia/Aden Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6,120 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,047 kilometers (3,757 miles / 3,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Yemen 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 01:26 in Al-Bayda, it's 00:26 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,969 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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