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Flight time from Cairo to Cape Town

Estimated duration, distance and time difference for the CAI → CPT route.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Cape Town?

The direct flight from Cairo to Cape Town takes about 9h 2m, covering roughly 7,253 km. This is an average nonstop estimate; flights with a stop take longer depending on the layover.

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Flight duration
9h 2m
Distance
7,253 km
Time difference
-1h
Cairo
CAI
UTC+3
9h 2m
Cape Town
CPT
UTC+2

If you depart at…

Departure (Cairo)Arrival (Cape Town)
6:00 AM2:02 PM
9:00 AM5:02 PM
12:00 PM8:02 PM
3:00 PM11:02 PM
6:00 PM2:02 AM (+1 day)
9:00 PM5:02 AM (+1 day)

Note

The estimated duration is a mathematical calculation for a nonstop flight at an average cruise speed of 850 km/h and is outside our control. Actual flight time varies with the airline, the routing, weather and the jet stream. Check with the airline for the exact duration.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Cairo to Cape Town?
The direct flight from Cairo to Cape Town takes about 9h 2m over a distance of roughly 7,253 km. This is an estimate for a nonstop flight at an average cruise speed; itineraries with a connection take longer depending on the layover.
What is the distance between Cairo and Cape Town?
The approximate straight-line distance between Cairo and Cape Town is about 7,253 km. This great-circle distance is what we use to estimate the nonstop flight duration.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour behind Cairo. The offset is already reflected in the local arrival times in the table above.