How far is Dubai from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 4735 miles / 7620 kilometers / 4114 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Dubai International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Dubai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Dubai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4734.703 miles
- 7619.765 kilometers
- 4114.344 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 4749.502 miles
- 7643.583 kilometers
- 4127.205 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Dubai?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Dubai?
The time difference between Cape Town and Dubai is 2 hours. Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Dubai generates about 549 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 549 kilograms equals 1 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Dubai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
Airlines flying from Cape Town (CPT) to Dubai (DXB)
| Emirates |
| South African Airways |