Cairo to Cape Town Flights
Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Cape Town (CPT) connect Egypt and South Africa. The great-circle distance is approximately 7,253 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 10 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include CAI and CPT. The reverse route is Cape Town to Cairo. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Cairo, Egypt
- Destination
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Distance
- 7,253 km
- Typical duration
- about 10 hours
- Origin codes
- CAI
- Destination codes
- CPT
- Primary keyword
- flights from Cairo to Cape Town
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Route overview
Cairo to Cape Town is a city-pair air route between Egypt and South Africa. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are CAI and CPT. Related codes: CAI → CPT.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 7,253 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 10 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Cairo airports and metro codes: CAI.
Cape Town airports and metro codes: CPT.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Cape Town to Cairo, other destinations from Cairo, and other origins into Cape Town.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Cairo to Cape Town?
Direct flights from Cairo to Cape Town typically take about 10 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Cairo to Cape Town?
The great-circle distance between Cairo and Cape Town is approximately 7,253 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Cairo to Cape Town?
Cairo is commonly searched with code CAI (related: CAI). Cape Town is commonly searched with code CPT (related: CPT).
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Cape Town?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Cape Town to Cairo?
The reverse city pair is Cape Town to Cairo. Distance is the same great-circle measure (7,253 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Cairo to Cape Town route connect?
This route connects Egypt (Cairo) with South Africa (Cape Town).