CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,933 km
4,930 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
7,933 km
4,930 mi / 4,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IQA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code CPT IQA
ICAO Code FACT ORAA
City Cape Town Hit
Country South Africa Iraq
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 151 ft 618 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.790000, 42.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 7,933 kilometers (4,930 miles / 4,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Iraq. 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 13:04 in Cape Town, it's 14:04 in Hit.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) 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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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