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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD)
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
10,989 km6,828 miles • 5,934 NM
Destination Airport
YSSYSYD
Sydney (Mascot), Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Direct Distance
10,989 km
6,828 Statute Miles
5,934 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 26m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
989 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
142° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 26m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 27m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 38m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇦🇺 Australia
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
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
- City / Country: Sydney (Mascot), Australia
- ICAO Code: YSSY
- Coordinates: -33.9461°, 151.1770°
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Elevation: 21 ft
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