Distance From Cape Town International Airport to London Stansted Airport, CPT - STN Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 6035 miles or 9713 kilometers or 5241 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and London takes around 13 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 52 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 • CPT - STN

Kilometers		9713 km
Statute Miles		6035 miles
Nautical Miles		5241 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 52 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to London Stansted Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to STN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - STN

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 16:02:41 SAST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-15, 14:02:41 GMT

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

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

Destination

London Stansted Airport (STN / EGSS) London, United Kingdom