Cape Town (CPT) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,403
miles
10,305
kilometers
5,564
nautical miles

🕐 12h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (140°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,403 10,245
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,403 10,245
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,403 9,605
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,403 9,605
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,403 12,806
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,403 9,605
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?

Flights between Cape Town and Melbourne follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to MEL route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 6,403 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 140° from Cape Town. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 6,403 miles (10,305 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to MEL typically take around 12h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,403 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.