CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,451 km
5,873 miles
KBP
Kyiv
Ukraine
Distance
9,451 km
5,873 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT KBP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Boryspil International Airport
IATA Code CPT KBP
ICAO Code FACT UKBB
City Cape Town Kyiv
Country South Africa Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 151 ft 427 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.340000, 30.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kyiv (KBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine is 9,451 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Ukraine. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:32 in Cape Town, it's 08:32 in Kyiv.

The return flight from Kyiv (KBP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Boryspil International Airport (KBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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