CAX
Carlisle
United Kingdom
10,095 km
6,273 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,095 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAX CPT
Airport Name Carlisle Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CAX CPT
ICAO Code EGNC FACT
City Carlisle Cape Town
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 190 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 54.940000, -2.810000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Carlisle (CAX) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carlisle Airport (CAX) in Carlisle, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,095 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 11:26 in Carlisle, it's 13:26 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Carlisle (CAX) 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 Carlisle Airport (CAX) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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