CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,538 km
10,276 miles
PVS
Chukotka
Russia
Distance
16,538 km
10,276 mi / 8,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT PVS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Provideniya Bay Airport
IATA Code CPT PVS
ICAO Code FACT UHMD
City Cape Town Chukotka
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Anadyr
Elevation 151 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 64.380000, -173.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Chukotka (PVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) in Chukotka, Russia is 16,538 kilometers (10,276 miles / 8,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:29 in Cape Town, it's 07:29 in Chukotka. 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 Chukotka (PVS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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