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.
Airlines flying AMS to CPT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
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?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-CPT route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Related routes
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Other routes from Cape Town (CPT):
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