Cape Town (CPT) to Rome (FCO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,250
miles
8,450
kilometers
4,562
nautical miles

🕐 10h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 N (355°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,250 8,400
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,250 8,400
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,250 7,875
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,250 7,875
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,250 10,500
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,250 7,875
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?

This international flight from South Africa to Italy requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to FCO route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Rome, Italy. This long-haul flight covers 5,250 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Italy. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 355° from Cape Town. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves Rome, Italy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 5,250 miles (8,450 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to FCO typically take around 10h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,250 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.