CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
10,732 km
6,669 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,732 km
6,669 mi / 5,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CEK CPT
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CEK CPT
ICAO Code USCC FACT
City Chelyabinsk Cape Town
Country Russia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 769 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,732 kilometers (6,669 miles / 5,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 11:26 in Chelyabinsk, it's 08:26 in Cape Town. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 23° (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 Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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