CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,268 km
4,516 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
7,268 km
4,516 mi / 3,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TCP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code CPT TCP
ICAO Code FACT HETB
City Cape Town Taba
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 151 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 29.590000, 34.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 7,268 kilometers (4,516 miles / 3,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Cape Town, it's 20:28 in Taba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,264 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 195° (south 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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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