CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,376 km
5,205 miles
OLB
Olbia
Italy
Distance
8,376 km
5,205 mi / 4,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT OLB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport
IATA Code CPT OLB
ICAO Code FACT LIEO
City Cape Town Olbia
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 151 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.900000, 9.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Olbia (OLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy is 8,376 kilometers (5,205 miles / 4,523 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 20:59 in Cape Town, it's 19:59 in Olbia.

The return flight from Olbia (OLB) 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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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