CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,237 km
5,118 miles
MQM
Mardin
Turkey
Distance
8,237 km
5,118 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MQM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mardin Airport
IATA Code CPT MQM
ICAO Code FACT LTCR
City Cape Town Mardin
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 1,729 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.220000, 40.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mardin (MQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mardin Airport (MQM) in Mardin, Turkey is 8,237 kilometers (5,118 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Turkey. 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 06:50 in Cape Town, it's 07:50 in Mardin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,578 feet between the two airports. Mardin Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Mardin (MQM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Mardin Airport (MQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.