Cape Town (CPT) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,829
miles
10,989
kilometers
5,934
nautical miles

🕐 13h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (142°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,829 10,926
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,829 10,926
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,829 10,244
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,829 10,244
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,829 13,658
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,829 10,244
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 Sydney 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 SYD route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 6,829 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 142° 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 SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 6,829 miles (10,989 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to SYD typically take around 13h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,829 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.