Mumbai (BOM) to Cape Town (CPT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,115
miles
8,232
kilometers
4,445
nautical miles

🕐 10h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (224°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,115 8,184
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,115 8,184
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,115 7,673
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,115 7,673
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,115 10,230
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,115 7,673
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 3.5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOM to CPT route connects Mumbai, India with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 5,115 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 224° from Mumbai. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOM

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) serves Mumbai, India.

🛬 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 5,115 miles (8,232 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOM to CPT typically take around 10h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,115 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.