Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cape Town (CPT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,678
miles
7,528
kilometers
4,065
nautical miles

🕐 9h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (212°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,678 7,485
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,678 7,485
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,678 7,017
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,678 7,017
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,678 9,356
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,678 7,017
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Abu Dhabi and Cape Town follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to CPT route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 4,678 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 212° from Abu Dhabi. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 4,678 miles (7,528 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AUH to CPT typically take around 9h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,678 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.