CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,880 km
5,518 miles
LIN
Milan
Italy
Distance
8,880 km
5,518 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LIN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Linate Airport
IATA Code CPT LIN
ICAO Code FACT LIML
City Cape Town Milan
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 151 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.450000, 9.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Milan (LIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy is 8,880 kilometers (5,518 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Italy. 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 03:20 in Cape Town, it's 02:20 in Milan.

The return flight from Milan (LIN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Linate Airport (LIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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