The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa is 7,239 km (4,498 miles).Cape Town is SSW of Cairo.
Distance (km)
7,239
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,498
straight line
Flight Time
9 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
192° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 9 hr 30 min | 7,239 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,239 km (4,498 miles) |
| Bearing | 192° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Cape Town is 7,239 km (4,498 miles). Cape Town is SSW of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo to Cape Town takes approximately 9 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is SSW (192 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Cape Town to Cairo is the same: 7,239 km (4,498 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.