Beau Bassin-Rose Hill to Cape Town flights
Cape Town lies 4,124 km (2,563 mi) south-west of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius | South Africa |
| Population | 111,355 | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 249 m (817 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Indian/Mauritius) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | MRU, 32 km out | CPT, 18 km out |
Clocks in Cape Town are 2 h behind Beau Bassin-Rose Hill right now, so a 6 h 2 min journey lands only 4 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cape Town
Crossing from Mauritius into South Africa: money changes from the Rupee to the Rand (ZAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
Beau Bassin-Rose Hill is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,056-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Cape Town
Cape Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,502 ft | 151 ft |
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Staying in Cape Town
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Common questions
How far is Cape Town from Beau Bassin-Rose Hill?
4,124 km (2,563 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill.
How long does it take to get from Beau Bassin-Rose Hill to Cape Town by air?
About 6 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beau Bassin-Rose Hill and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 h behind at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against Indian/Mauritius).
Which airports are used for Beau Bassin-Rose Hill to Cape Town flights?
Typically Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What currency do I need in Cape Town?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Cape Town?
Our booking partner lists 6,750+ places to stay in Cape Town, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.