CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,721 km
4,798 miles
DAM
Damascus
Syria
Distance
7,721 km
4,798 mi / 4,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

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CPT DAM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Damascus International Airport
IATA Code CPT DAM
ICAO Code FACT OSDI
City Cape Town Damascus
Country South Africa Syria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Damascus
Elevation 151 ft 2,020 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.410000, 36.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Damascus (DAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria is 7,721 kilometers (4,798 miles / 4,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Cape Town, it's 12:54 in Damascus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,869 feet between the two airports. Damascus International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Damascus (DAM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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