BKA
Moscow
Russia
10,131 km
6,295 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,131 km
6,295 mi / 5,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
196°
south southwest

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BKA CPT
Airport Name Bykovo Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BKA CPT
ICAO Code UUBB FACT
City Moscow Cape Town
Country Russia South Africa
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 427 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 38.060000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Moscow (BKA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bykovo Airport (BKA) in Moscow, Russia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,131 kilometers (6,295 miles / 5,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Russia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Moscow, it's 12:50 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Moscow (BKA) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bykovo Airport (BKA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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