Distance From Brisbane International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, BNE - CPT Distance

The distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 7257 miles or 11679 kilometers or 6302 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Brisbane ( Australia ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Brisbane and Cape Town takes around 16 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Brisbane International Airport, Brisbane, Australia to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 16 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BNE - CPT

Kilometers		11679 km
Statute Miles		7257 miles
Nautical Miles		6302 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 41 minutes

Brisbane International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - BNE to CPT Flight Path

Location of Brisbane International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Brisbane to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Brisbane, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Brisbane, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BNE - CPT

Time difference between Brisbane (Australia) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Cape Town time is 8 Hours behind Brisbane.

Location	Local Time
Brisbane (Australia)	2025-01-16, 00:54:06 AEST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 16:54:06 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Brisbane International Airport (BNE / YBBN) Brisbane, Australia

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa