CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,622 km
5,357 miles
IGD
Igdir
Turkey
Distance
8,622 km
5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IGD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Igdir Airport
IATA Code CPT IGD
ICAO Code FACT LTCT
City Cape Town Igdir
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 3,101 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.980000, 43.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Igdir (IGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Igdir Airport (IGD) in Igdir, Turkey is 8,622 kilometers (5,357 miles / 4,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Turkey. 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 01:20 in Cape Town, it's 02:20 in Igdir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,950 feet between the two airports. Igdir Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Igdir (IGD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (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 Igdir Airport (IGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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