BOH
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
9,634 km
5,986 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,634 km
5,986 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BOH CPT
Airport Name Bournemouth Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BOH CPT
ICAO Code EGHH FACT
City Bournemouth Cape Town
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 38 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 50.780000, -1.840000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bournemouth (BOH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) in Bournemouth, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,634 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 10:49 in Bournemouth, it's 12:49 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bournemouth (BOH) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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