BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
9,751 km
6,059 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,751 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
165°
south southeast

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BEQ CPT
Airport Name RAF Honington Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BEQ CPT
ICAO Code EGXH FACT
City Thetford Cape Town
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 174 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Thetford (BEQ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,751 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Thetford, it's 16:41 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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