Cape Town to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 11,012 km (6,842 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 52 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.
| Cape Town | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Australia |
| Population | 4.8 million | 5.6 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | CPT, 18 km out | SYD, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 1001–2001 |
Clocks in Sydney are 8 h ahead of Cape Town right now, so a 14 h 52 min journey lands 22 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sydney
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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,999 ft | 21 ft |
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Staying in Sydney
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Cape Town?
11,012 km (6,842 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cape Town.
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Sydney by air?
About 14 h 52 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 8 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Cape Town to Sydney flights?
Typically Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What currency do I need in Sydney?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where can I stay in Sydney?
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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.