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Flight Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
AMSEHAM
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Great Circle Path
9,688 km6,020 miles • 5,231 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
9,688 km
6,020 Statute Miles
5,231 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 54m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
872 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
169° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 54m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 2m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 8m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇳🇱 Netherlands→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- City / Country: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO Code: EHAM
- Coordinates: 52.3086°, 4.7639°
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation: -11 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
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