CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,251 km
4,506 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,251 km
4,506 mi / 3,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CPT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CAI CPT
ICAO Code HECA FACT
City Cairo Cape Town
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Cairo (CAI) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,251 kilometers (4,506 miles / 3,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Egypt with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Cairo, it's 07:56 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 12° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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