CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,530 km
9,650 miles
GDX
Magadan
Russia
Distance
15,530 km
9,650 mi / 8,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

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CPT GDX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sokol Airport
IATA Code CPT GDX
ICAO Code FACT UHMM
City Cape Town Magadan
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Magadan
Elevation 151 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.910000, 150.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Magadan (GDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sokol Airport (GDX) in Magadan, Russia is 15,530 kilometers (9,650 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Russia. 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 06:00 in Cape Town, it's 15:00 in Magadan. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Magadan (GDX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). 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 Sokol Airport (GDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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