Flights Amsterdam → Cape Town
AMS → CPT
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 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-CPT
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-CPT
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.
