CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,240 km
4,499 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
7,240 km
4,499 mi / 3,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CPT SPX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code CPT SPX
ICAO Code FACT HESX
City Cape Town Giza
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 151 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.110000, 30.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 7,240 kilometers (4,499 miles / 3,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 16:53 in Cape Town, it's 16:53 in Giza.

The return flight from Giza (SPX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 191° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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