CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,283 km
5,147 miles
TAR
Grottaglie
Italy
Distance
8,283 km
5,147 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

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CPT TAR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Taranto / Grottaglie Airport
IATA Code CPT TAR
ICAO Code FACT LIBG
City Cape Town Grottaglie
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 151 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.520000, 17.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Grottaglie (TAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 8,283 kilometers (5,147 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 20:58 in Cape Town, it's 19:58 in Grottaglie.

The return flight from Grottaglie (TAR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 179° (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 Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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