CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,906 km
5,534 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
8,906 km
5,534 mi / 4,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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CPT MXP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code CPT MXP
ICAO Code FACT LIMC
City Cape Town Milan
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 151 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.630000, 8.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 8,906 kilometers (5,534 miles / 4,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Italy. 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 10:28 in Cape Town, it's 09:28 in Milan.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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