CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,928 km
5,548 miles
KTU
Kota Airport
India
Distance
8,928 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KTU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kota Airport
IATA Code CPT KTU
ICAO Code FACT VIKO
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 896 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 25.160000, 75.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kota Airport (KTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kota Airport (KTU) in Kota Airport, India is 8,928 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 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 03:40 in Cape Town, it's 07:10 in Kota Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kota Airport (KTU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Kota Airport (KTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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