CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,952 km
4,941 miles
MEK
Meknes
Morocco
Distance
7,952 km
4,941 mi / 4,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MEK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Bassatine Airport
IATA Code CPT MEK
ICAO Code FACT GMFM
City Cape Town Meknes
Country South Africa Morocco
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 151 ft 1,890 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.880000, -5.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Meknes (MEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Bassatine Airport (MEK) in Meknes, Morocco is 7,952 kilometers (4,941 miles / 4,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Morocco. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Cape Town, it's 21:24 in Meknes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,739 feet between the two airports. Bassatine Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Meknes (MEK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Bassatine Airport (MEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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