Barcelona (BCN) to Cape Town (CPT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,305
miles
8,538
kilometers
4,610
nautical miles

🕐 10h 36m
Flight Time
🧭 S (166°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,305 8,488
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,305 8,488
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,305 7,958
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,305 7,958
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,305 10,610
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,305 7,958
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?

When you land in Cape Town, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BCN to CPT route connects Barcelona, Spain with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 5,305 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Spain to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 166° from Barcelona. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BCN

Barcelona International Airport

Barcelona International Airport (BCN) serves Barcelona, Spain.

🛬 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 5,305 miles (8,538 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BCN to CPT typically take around 10h 36m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,305 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.