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Flight Distance from London, Essex (STN) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
STNEGSS
London, Essex, United Kingdom
London Stansted Airport
Great Circle Path
9,714 km6,036 miles • 5,245 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
9,714 km
6,036 Statute Miles
5,245 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 56m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
874 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
165° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 56m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 4m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 11m
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
Great Circle Flight Arc Path
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Departure Airport Specs
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- City / Country: London, Essex, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGSS
- Coordinates: 51.8850°, 0.2350°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 348 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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