The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yelizovo Airport (PKC) in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia is 16,213 kilometers (10,074 miles / 8,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 03:31 in Cape Town, it's 13:31 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Yelizovo Airport (PKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.