CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,434 km
7,105 miles
GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
11,434 km
7,105 mi / 6,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
123°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT GGD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gregory Downs Airport
IATA Code CPT GGD
ICAO Code FACT YGDS
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 151 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -18.620000, 139.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia is 11,434 kilometers (7,105 miles / 6,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Cape Town, it's 17:55 in Gregory Downs Airport. With a 8-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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 227° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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