Cape Town to Cairo Flights
Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Cairo (CAI) connect South Africa and Egypt. 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 CPT and CAI. The reverse route is Cairo to Cape Town. 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
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Destination
- Cairo, Egypt
- Distance
- 7,253 km
- Typical duration
- about 10 hours
- Origin codes
- CPT
- Destination codes
- CAI
- Primary keyword
- flights from Cape Town to Cairo
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Route overview
Cape Town to Cairo is a city-pair air route between South Africa and Egypt. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are CPT and CAI. Related codes: CPT → CAI.
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
Cape Town airports and metro codes: CPT.
Cairo airports and metro codes: CAI.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Cairo to Cape Town, other destinations from Cape Town, and other origins into Cairo.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Cairo?
Direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo typically take about 10 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Cairo?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town and Cairo is approximately 7,253 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Cape Town to Cairo?
Cape Town is commonly searched with code CPT (related: CPT). Cairo is commonly searched with code CAI (related: CAI).
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo?
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 Cairo to Cape Town?
The reverse city pair is Cairo to Cape Town. Distance is the same great-circle measure (7,253 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Cape Town to Cairo route connect?
This route connects South Africa (Cape Town) with Egypt (Cairo).