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Flights between Amsterdam (AMS) and Cape Town (CPT)

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, NetherlandsCape Town International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Amsterdam and Cape Town appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

KLM (KL)
Distance
9,687 km
6,019 miles
Est. flight time
12h 37m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Netherlands

Jan
11/1
70mm
Feb
12/2
55mm
Mar
10°
15/5
60mm
Apr
14°
19/9
45mm
May
18°
23/13
60mm
Jun
21°
26/16
70mm
Jul
23°
28/18
80mm
Aug
23°
28/18
75mm
Sep
20°
25/15
70mm
Oct
15°
20/10
80mm
Nov
10°
15/5
80mm
Dec
12/2
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Netherlands: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Amsterdam from Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) and Cape Town (CPT) are around 9,687 km (6,019 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 37m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AMS–CPT route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include KLM. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Cape Town?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Netherlands and South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates Netherlands as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.