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Flight Distance from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MANEGCC
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester Airport
Great Circle Path
9,917 km6,162 miles • 5,355 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
9,917 km
6,162 Statute Miles
5,355 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 10m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
893 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
163° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 10m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 17m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 34m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇿🇦 South Africa
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free entry for up to 90 days.
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
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- City / Country: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGCC
- Coordinates: 53.3494°, -2.2795°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 257 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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