CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,007 km
4,975 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
8,007 km
4,975 mi / 4,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT HEW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code CPT HEW
ICAO Code FACT LGAT
City Cape Town Athens
Country South Africa Greece
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Athens
Elevation 151 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.890000, 23.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 8,007 kilometers (4,975 miles / 4,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Greece. 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 18:00 in Cape Town, it's 18:00 in Athens.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 184° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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