Cape Town to Central Coast flights
Central Coast lies 11,059 km (6,872 mi) south-east of Cape Town, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 56 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.
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| Cape Town | Central Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Australia |
| Population | 4.8 million | 346,596 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | CPT, 18 km out | SYD, 60 km out |
Clocks in Central Coast are 8 h ahead of Cape Town right now, so a 14 h 56 min journey lands 22 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Central Coast
Crossing from South Africa into Australia: money changes from the Rand to the Dollar (AUD); sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Central Coast
Central Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Newcastle Airport (NTL, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,999 ft | 21 ft |
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,033 ft | 31 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Central Coast from Cape Town?
11,059 km (6,872 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cape Town.
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Central Coast by air?
About 14 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Central Coast?
Central Coast is 8 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Cape Town to Central Coast flights?
Typically Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD); Central Coast also has NTL.
What currency do I need in Central Coast?
The Dollar (AUD).
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.