CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,396 km
6,460 miles
FSS
Kinloss
United Kingdom
Distance
10,396 km
6,460 mi / 5,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FSS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport RAF Kinloss
IATA Code CPT FSS
ICAO Code FACT EGQK
City Cape Town Kinloss
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 57.650000, -3.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kinloss (FSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to RAF Kinloss (FSS) in Kinloss, United Kingdom is 10,396 kilometers (6,460 miles / 5,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:53 in Cape Town, it's 01:53 in Kinloss.

The return flight from Kinloss (FSS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). 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 RAF Kinloss (FSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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