Flight distance between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Cape Town International Airport

About this route

The direct flight distance between Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) (AUH) and Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town) (CPT) is approximately 7,528 kilometers (4,678 miles). An average commercial jet flying non-stop at a cruising speed of 900 km/h requires about 8h 52min of total flight time, including 30 minutes for taxiing, takeoff, and landing procedures. Travelers flying this route will cross time zones, experiencing an official time difference of -2h between the departure and arrival locations. Estimated carbon emissions for an economy class passenger on this route are roughly 866 kg of CO2. Use our interactive flight range map and route calculator to plan connections, compare airlines, and analyze flight paths between AUH and CPT.