CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,839 km
4,871 miles
ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
Distance
7,839 km
4,871 mi / 4,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT ECN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ercan International Airport
IATA Code CPT ECN
ICAO Code FACT LCEN
City Cape Town Nicosia
Country South Africa Cyprus
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Nicosia
Elevation 151 ft 404 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.150000, 33.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nicosia (ECN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus is 7,839 kilometers (4,871 miles / 4,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Cape Town, it's 10:32 in Nicosia.

The return flight from Nicosia (ECN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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