CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,623 km
4,736 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
7,623 km
4,736 mi / 4,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
36°
northeast

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CPT NHD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code CPT NHD
ICAO Code FACT OMDM
City Cape Town Dubai
Country South Africa United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dubai
Elevation 151 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 25.030000, 55.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 7,623 kilometers (4,736 miles / 4,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Cape Town, it's 00:21 in Dubai.

The return flight from Dubai (NHD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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