CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,603 km
5,967 miles
KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
Distance
9,603 km
5,967 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

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CPT KWH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Khwahan Airport
IATA Code CPT KWH
ICAO Code FACT OAHN
City Cape Town Khwahan
Country South Africa Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kabul
Elevation 151 ft 3,593 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.880000, 70.220000

Cape Town (CPT) to Khwahan (KWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan is 9,603 kilometers (5,967 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 12:16 in Cape Town, it's 14:46 in Khwahan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,442 feet between the two airports. Khwahan Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Khwahan (KWH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 221° (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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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