CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,847 km
6,119 miles
NQT
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Distance
9,847 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

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CPT NQT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nottingham Airport
IATA Code CPT NQT
ICAO Code FACT EGBN
City Cape Town Nottingham
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.920000, -1.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nottingham (NQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nottingham Airport (NQT) in Nottingham, United Kingdom is 9,847 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with United Kingdom. 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 17:33 in Cape Town, it's 15:33 in Nottingham.

The return flight from Nottingham (NQT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). 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 Nottingham Airport (NQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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