There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Cape Town by plane or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane CAI - CPT
14h 47mR 5,616–12,137Drive 9,598.2 km
- Drive from Cairo to Cape Towncar 9,598.2 km
5d 12hR 21,881–31,605Drive via Bellville 9,577.7 km
- Drive from Cairo to Bellvillecar 9,577.7 km
5d 13hR 21,893–31,600
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Cape Town is to fly which costs R 5 500 - R 13 000 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Cape Town is to fly which takes 14h 47m and costs R 5 500 - R 13 000.
The distance between Cairo and Cape Town is 7305 km. The road distance is 9598.2 km.
It takes approximately 14h 47m to get from Cairo to Cape Town, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Cape Town is 9598 km. It takes approximately 5 days 12h to drive from Cairo to Cape Town.
There are 7211+ hotels available in Cape Town.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa?
Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 5,000–13,000
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–19,000
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport via Johannesburg, Kimberley
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 6,500–19,000
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