Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 5,238 | 8,381 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 5,238 | 8,381 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 5,238 | 7,857 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 5,238 | 7,857 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 5,238 | 10,476 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 5,238 | 7,857 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?
Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Cape Town to Istanbul would take approximately 11 days compared to just 10h 29m by air.
✈️ Flight Details
The CPT to IST route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 5,238 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.
This international flight crosses from South Africa to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 8° 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 IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.