CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,961 km
6,190 miles
KIR
Killarney
Ireland
Distance
9,961 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

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CPT KIR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kerry Airport
IATA Code CPT KIR
ICAO Code FACT EIKY
City Cape Town Killarney
Country South Africa Ireland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Dublin
Elevation 151 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.180000, -9.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Killarney (KIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kerry Airport (KIR) in Killarney, Ireland is 9,961 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Ireland. 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 01:24 in Cape Town, it's 23:24 in Killarney.

The return flight from Killarney (KIR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Kerry Airport (KIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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