Flights Amsterdam → Cape Town
AMS → CPT
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 12h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Cape Town, operating with a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Cape Town sees over ten million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Cape Town (CPT) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cape Town the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Cape Town: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) heads south for about 9,688 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cape Town it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating AMS-CPT
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-CPT
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 12h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Cape Town route is about 9,688 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
