Edinburgh to Cape Town Flights
Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cape Town (CPT) connect United Kingdom and South Africa. The great-circle distance is approximately 10,214 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 14 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include EDI and CPT. The reverse route is Cape Town to Edinburgh. 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
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Destination
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Distance
- 10,214 km
- Typical duration
- about 14 hours
- Origin codes
- EDI
- Destination codes
- CPT
- Primary keyword
- flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
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Route overview
Edinburgh to Cape Town is a city-pair air route between United Kingdom and South Africa. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are EDI and CPT. Related codes: EDI → CPT.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 10,214 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 14 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Edinburgh airports and metro codes: EDI.
Cape Town airports and metro codes: CPT.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Cape Town to Edinburgh, other destinations from Edinburgh, and other origins into Cape Town.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town typically take about 14 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
The great-circle distance between Edinburgh and Cape Town is approximately 10,214 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Edinburgh is commonly searched with code EDI (related: EDI). Cape Town is commonly searched with code CPT (related: CPT).
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
The reverse city pair is Cape Town to Edinburgh. Distance is the same great-circle measure (10,214 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Edinburgh to Cape Town route connect?
This route connects United Kingdom (Edinburgh) with South Africa (Cape Town).
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- Edinburgh airport (EDI)
- Cape Town airport (CPT)