Bangkok (BKK) to Cape Town (CPT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,306

miles

10,148

kilometers

5,479

nautical miles

🕐 12h 31m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (235°)

Direction

🌍 -5h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,306	+3,784	10,090 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,306	+3,784	10,090 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,306	+3,153	9,459 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,306	+3,153	9,459 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,306	+6,306	12,612 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,306	+3,153	9,459 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 5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to CPT route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 6,306 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 235° from Bangkok. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 6,306 miles (10,148 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to CPT typically take around 12h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,306 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.