BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
5,062 km
3,145 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,062 km
3,145 mi / 2,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
224°
southwest

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BDI CPT
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BDI CPT
ICAO Code FSSB FACT
City Bird Island Cape Town
Country Seychelles South Africa
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 6 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bird Island (BDI) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,062 kilometers (3,145 miles / 2,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Seychelles with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Bird Island, it's 15:08 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bird Island Airport (BDI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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