AMS to CPT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9,688 km (6,020 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (CPT to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9,688 km (6,020 mi, 5,231 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to CPT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CPT is roughly south of AMS.
How is the AMS to CPT route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-CPT in IATA codes and EHAM-FACT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Cape Town International Airport is CPT (FACT).
| AMS | CPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Cape Town International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | FACT |
| Country | Netherlands | South Africa |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 151 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #349 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; FACT starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CPT sits 162 ft (49 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to CPT
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Cape Town?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are 9,688 km (6,020 mi, 5,231 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to CPT?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and CPT takes about 12h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CPT from AMS?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) lies roughly south of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to CPT?
1 airline appear on the AMS-CPT route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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