The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Markovo Airport (KVM) in Markovo, Russia is 16,107 kilometers (10,009 miles / 8,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Russia. 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 15:03 in Cape Town, it's 01:03 in Markovo. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Markovo (KVM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Markovo Airport (KVM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.