CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,778 km
5,455 miles
GET
Geraldton Airport
Australia
Distance
8,778 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

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CPT GET
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Geraldton Airport
IATA Code CPT GET
ICAO Code FACT YGEL
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -28.800000, 114.710000

Cape Town (CPT) to Geraldton Airport (GET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Geraldton Airport (GET) in Geraldton Airport, Australia is 8,778 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Cape Town, it's 01:17 in Geraldton Airport. 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 Geraldton Airport (GET) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Geraldton Airport (GET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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