CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,813 km
4,855 miles
GSM
Dayrestan Airport
Iran
Distance
7,813 km
4,855 mi / 4,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

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CPT GSM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dayrestan Airport
IATA Code CPT GSM
ICAO Code FACT OIKQ
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.750000, 55.900000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dayrestan Airport (GSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dayrestan Airport (GSM) in Dayrestan Airport, Iran is 7,813 kilometers (4,855 miles / 4,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Iran. 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 06:59 in Cape Town, it's 08:29 in Dayrestan Airport.

The return flight from Dayrestan Airport (GSM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (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 Dayrestan Airport (GSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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