BSR
Basrah
Iraq
7,794 km
4,843 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,794 km
4,843 mi / 4,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BSR CPT
Airport Name Basrah International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSR CPT
ICAO Code ORMM FACT
City Basrah Cape Town
Country Iraq South Africa
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 11 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 47.660000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Basrah (BSR) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basrah International Airport (BSR) in Basrah, Iraq to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,794 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Basrah, it's 09:22 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Basrah (BSR) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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