CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,212 km
6,346 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
10,212 km
6,346 mi / 5,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

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CPT EDI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CPT EDI
ICAO Code FACT EGPH
City Cape Town Edinburgh
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.950000, -3.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 10,212 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Cape Town, it's 07:05 in Edinburgh.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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