Cape Town to Dubai

Flight distance, time and route map · CPT → DXB

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance7,644 km4,750 miles · 4,128 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 5 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 36° at departure
To
Dubai International Airport United Arab Emirates
Type
International · long-haul
Dubai to Cape Town
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Destination

Dubai

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Questions

How far is Cape Town from Dubai by plane?

The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport and Dubai International Airport is 7,644 km (4,750 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dubai?

About 10 h 5 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Cape Town heading north-east (36°) on the shortest path.

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