Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,749
miles
7,644
kilometers
4,127
nautical miles

🕐 9h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (36°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,749 7,598
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,749 7,598
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,749 7,124
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,749 7,124
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,749 9,498
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,749 7,124
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 Dubai earns you 9,498 base miles - that's 38% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to DXB route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This long-haul flight covers 4,749 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United Arab Emirates. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 36° from Cape Town. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 4,749 miles (7,644 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to DXB typically take around 9h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,749 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.