CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,380 km
4,586 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
7,380 km
4,586 mi / 3,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VIL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code CPT VIL
ICAO Code FACT GMMH
City Cape Town Dakhla
Country South Africa EH
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 151 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 23.720000, -15.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 7,380 kilometers (4,586 miles / 3,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Cape Town, it's 14:17 in Dakhla.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 149° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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