CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,316 km
4,546 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
7,316 km
4,546 mi / 3,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MUH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code CPT MUH
ICAO Code FACT HEMM
City Cape Town Mersa Matruh
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 151 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.330000, 27.220000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 7,316 kilometers (4,546 miles / 3,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 13:56 in Cape Town, it's 13:56 in Mersa Matruh.

The return flight from Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 188° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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