CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,098 km
6,274 miles
IXH
Kailashahar Airport
India
Distance
10,098 km
6,274 mi / 5,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IXH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kailashahar Airport
IATA Code CPT IXH
ICAO Code FACT VEKR
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.310000, 92.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kailashahar Airport (IXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kailashahar Airport (IXH) in Kailashahar Airport, India is 10,098 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 India. 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 19:40 in Cape Town, it's 23:10 in Kailashahar Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kailashahar Airport (IXH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Kailashahar Airport (IXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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