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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Glasgow (GLA)
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
10,227 km6,355 miles • 5,522 NM
Destination Airport
EGPFGLA
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Airport
Direct Distance
10,227 km
6,355 Statute Miles
5,522 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 32m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
920 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
347° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 32m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 37m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
20h 10m
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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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
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- City / Country: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGPF
- Coordinates: 55.8719°, -4.4331°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 26 ft
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