CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,233 km
5,116 miles
PNY
Pondicherry Airport
India
Distance
8,233 km
5,116 mi / 4,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PNY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pondicherry Airport
IATA Code CPT PNY
ICAO Code FACT VOPC
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.970000, 79.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pondicherry Airport (PNY) in Pondicherry Airport, India is 8,233 kilometers (5,116 miles / 4,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 India. 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 04:01 in Cape Town, it's 07:31 in Pondicherry Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pondicherry Airport (PNY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Pondicherry Airport (PNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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