Distance From Cape Town International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, CPT - AUH Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 4679 miles or 7529 kilometers or 4063 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 Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Abu Dhabi takes around 10 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 10 hours 45 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 - AUH

Kilometers		7529 km
Statute Miles		4679 miles
Nautical Miles		4063 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 45 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to AUH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - AUH

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 2 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 2 Hours ahead of Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-11-03, 15:45:09 SAST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-11-03, 17:45:09 +04

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

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates