CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,308 km
4,541 miles
HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
Distance
7,308 km
4,541 mi / 3,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT HBE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport
IATA Code CPT HBE
ICAO Code FACT HEBA
City Cape Town Alexandria
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 151 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.920000, 29.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Alexandria (HBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt is 7,308 kilometers (4,541 miles / 3,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Cape Town, it's 13:41 in Alexandria.

The return flight from Alexandria (HBE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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