BME
Broome
Australia
10,096 km
6,273 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,096 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BME CPT
Airport Name Broome International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BME CPT
ICAO Code YBRM FACT
City Broome Cape Town
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 56 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Broome (BME) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,096 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Broome, it's 17:55 in Cape Town. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Broome (BME) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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