CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,481 km
6,512 miles
LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
Distance
10,481 km
6,512 mi / 5,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT LED
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pulkovo Airport
IATA Code CPT LED
ICAO Code FACT ULLI
City Cape Town St. Petersburg
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.800000, 30.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to St. Petersburg (LED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia is 10,481 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 19:14 in Cape Town, it's 20:14 in St. Petersburg.

The return flight from St. Petersburg (LED) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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