CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,858 km
4,883 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
7,858 km
4,883 mi / 4,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KTY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code CPT KTY
ICAO Code FACT VCCN
City Cape Town Kalutara
Country South Africa Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Colombo
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.550000, 79.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 7,858 kilometers (4,883 miles / 4,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 15:31 in Cape Town, it's 19:01 in Kalutara. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kalutara (KTY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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