CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,283 km
5,768 miles
DEL
New Delhi
India
Distance
9,283 km
5,768 mi / 5,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
49°
northeast

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CPT DEL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA Code CPT DEL
ICAO Code FACT VIDP
City Cape Town New Delhi
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 777 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.570000, 77.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to New Delhi (DEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 9,283 kilometers (5,768 miles / 5,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:27 in Cape Town, it's 13:57 in New Delhi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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