Cape Town (CPT) to Delhi (DEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,768
miles
9,283
kilometers
5,013
nautical miles

🕐 11h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (49°)
Direction
🌍 +4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,768 9,229
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,768 9,229
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,768 8,652
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,768 8,652
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,768 11,536
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,768 8,652
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?

A round trip between Cape Town and Delhi earns you 11,536 base miles - that's 46% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to DEL route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Delhi, India. This long-haul flight covers 5,768 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to India. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 49° from Cape Town. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves Delhi, India.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 5,768 miles (9,283 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to DEL typically take around 11h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,768 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.