Cape Town to Orkney by bus
Orkney lies 1,105 km (686 mi) north-east of Cape Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 1,347 km (837 mi) of road.
| Cape Town | Orkney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 110,052 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 1,312 m (4,304 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 2619–2627 |
Where to book buses from Cape Town to Orkney
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Staying in Orkney
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Common questions
How far is Orkney from Cape Town?
1,105 km (686 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cape Town; by road roughly 1,347 km (837 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Orkney by bus?
About 20 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Orkney?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.