CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,750 km
6,058 miles
DBR
Darbhanga Airport
India
Distance
9,750 km
6,058 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DBR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Darbhanga Airport
IATA Code CPT DBR
ICAO Code FACT VEDH
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.190000, 85.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Darbhanga Airport (DBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Darbhanga Airport (DBR) in Darbhanga Airport, India is 9,750 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 South Africa with India. 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 22:47 in Cape Town, it's 02:17 in Darbhanga Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Darbhanga Airport (DBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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