CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,422 km
5,233 miles
OMH
Urmia
Iran
Distance
8,422 km
5,233 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT OMH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Urmia Airport
IATA Code CPT OMH
ICAO Code FACT OITR
City Cape Town Urmia
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 4,343 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.670000, 45.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Urmia (OMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Urmia Airport (OMH) in Urmia, Iran is 8,422 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Iran. 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 08:14 in Cape Town, it's 09:44 in Urmia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,192 feet between the two airports. Urmia Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Urmia (OMH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (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 Urmia Airport (OMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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