CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,152 km
6,929 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
11,152 km
6,929 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

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CPT PLX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code CPT PLX
ICAO Code FACT UASS
City Cape Town Semey
Country South Africa Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Almaty
Elevation 151 ft 759 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.350000, 80.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 11,152 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 10:35 in Cape Town, it's 13:35 in Semey. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Semey (PLX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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