CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,243 km
7,608 miles
CXY
Cat Cay
Bahamas
Distance
12,243 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT CXY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Cat Cay Airport
IATA Code CPT CXY
ICAO Code FACT MYCC
City Cape Town Cat Cay
Country South Africa Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nassau
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 25.600000, -79.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cat Cay (CXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Cat Cay Airport (CXY) in Cat Cay, Bahamas is 12,243 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Cape Town, it's 02:34 in Cat Cay. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cat Cay (CXY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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