Back to CalculatorRoute ID: CPT-BHX
Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,812 km6,097 miles • 5,298 NM
Destination Airport
EGBBBHX
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Birmingham Airport
Direct Distance
9,812 km
6,097 Statute Miles
5,298 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 3m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
883 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
348° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 3m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 10m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 22m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Standard Visitor visa required prior to travel.
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure 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
Arrival Airport Specs
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- City / Country: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGBB
- Coordinates: 52.4539°, -1.7480°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 327 ft
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