BQH
London
United Kingdom
9,656 km
6,000 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
165°
south southeast

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BQH CPT
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BQH CPT
ICAO Code EGKB FACT
City London Cape Town
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 598 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 -33.960000, 18.600000

London (BQH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 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 13:47 in London, it's 15:47 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 349° (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 London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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