CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,691 km
5,400 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,691 km
5,400 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
121°
east southeast

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CPT PER
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code CPT PER
ICAO Code FACT YPPH
City Cape Town Perth
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,691 kilometers (5,400 miles / 4,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 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 18:06 in Cape Town, it's 00:06 in Perth. With a 6-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 Perth (PER) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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