Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
Nonstop from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
9,688km
6,020 mi, great circle
Flying time
12h 12m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.4
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying AMS to CPT
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
About 12h 12m gate to gate for the 9,688 km (6,020 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AMS to CPT?
KLM, with about 1.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).