Distance From Rabil Airport to Cape Town International Airport, BVC - CPT Distance

The distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 4408 miles or 7094 kilometers or 3828 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 Rabil ( Cape Verde ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rabil and Cape Town takes around 10 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rabil Airport, Rabil, Cape Verde to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 10 hours 8 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 • BVC - CPT

Kilometers		7094 km
Statute Miles		4408 miles
Nautical Miles		3828 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 8 minutes

Rabil Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - BVC to CPT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rabil, Cape Verde and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BVC - CPT

Time difference between Rabil (Cape Verde) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 3 Hours.
Cape Town time is 3 Hours ahead of Rabil.

Location	Local Time
Rabil (Cape Verde)	2026-06-21, 09:13:39 -01
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-06-21, 12:13:39 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

Rabil Airport (BVC / GVBA) Rabil, Cape Verde

Destination

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