Distance From Cape Town International Airport to Henri Coandă International Airport, CPT - OTP Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) is 5447 miles or 8766 kilometers or 4730 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 Bucharest ( Romania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Bucharest takes around 12 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest, Romania is 12 hours 31 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 - OTP

Kilometers		8766 km
Statute Miles		5447 miles
Nautical Miles		4730 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 31 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to Henri Coandă International Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to OTP Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Bucharest, Romania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - OTP

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Bucharest (Romania) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-11-02, 22:24:14 SAST
Bucharest (Romania)	2026-11-02, 22:24:14 EET

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

Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP / LROP) Bucharest, Romania