CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,513 km
4,047 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
6,513 km
4,047 mi / 3,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

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CPT IHN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code CPT IHN
ICAO Code FACT OYQN
City Cape Town Qishn
Country South Africa Yemen
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Aden
Elevation 151 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.420000, 51.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 6,513 kilometers (4,047 miles / 3,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Yemen. 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 06:00 in Cape Town, it's 07:00 in Qishn.

The return flight from Qishn (IHN) 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 Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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