DubaiCape TownFlight TimeDXB–CPT
Dubai (Dubai International Airport) to Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport).
The flight from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) takes 8h 44m on average, covering about 4,985 miles. Across 11 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 54m and the slowest 9h 21m, with Emirates flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h 44m | 4,985 mi | 4h 54m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DXB to CPT
Our current provider sample includes 2/day from DXB to CPT across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3.
- First departure
- 03:45
- Last departure
- 09:10
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 2/day | Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 03:4509:10 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 11 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-05 and 2026-06-18, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DXB to CPT?
The DXB to CPT flight takes 8h 44m on average based on 11 tracked flights.
How far is DXB from CPT?
DXB to CPT is about 4,985 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DXB to CPT?
Emirates flies the DXB to CPT route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from DXB to CPT?
Aircraft observed on DXB to CPT include Boeing 777-300ER.