CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,957 km
5,565 miles
KRW
Krasnovodsk
Turkmenistan
Distance
8,957 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CPT KRW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Turkmenbashi Airport
IATA Code CPT KRW
ICAO Code FACT UTAK
City Cape Town Krasnovodsk
Country South Africa Turkmenistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation 151 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.060000, 53.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Krasnovodsk (KRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) in Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan is 8,957 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Turkmenistan. 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 07:36 in Cape Town, it's 10:36 in Krasnovodsk. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Krasnovodsk (KRW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 208° (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 Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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