BST
Bost
Afghanistan
8,720 km
5,418 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,720 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BST CPT
Airport Name Bost Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BST CPT
ICAO Code OABT FACT
City Bost Cape Town
Country Afghanistan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,464 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 31.560000, 64.360000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bost (BST) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,720 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Afghanistan 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 15:17 in Bost, it's 12:47 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,313 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bost Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bost (BST) follows a heading of 39° (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 Bost Airport (BST) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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