Distance From Gautam Buddha International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, BWA - CPT Distance

The distance from Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 6000 miles or 9657 kilometers or 5211 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 Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) ( Nepal ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) and Cape Town takes around 13 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gautam Buddha International Airport, Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 13 hours 47 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 • BWA - CPT

Kilometers		9657 km
Statute Miles		6000 miles
Nautical Miles		5211 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 47 minutes

Gautam Buddha International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - BWA to CPT Flight Path

Location of Gautam Buddha International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWA - CPT

Time difference between Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) (Nepal) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 3 Hours 45 Minutes.
Cape Town time is 3 Hours 45 Minutes behind Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa).

Location	Local Time
Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) (Nepal)	2026-06-21, 21:00:29 +0545
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-06-21, 17:15:29 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

Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA / VNBW) Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal

Destination

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