CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,591 km
4,717 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,591 km
4,717 mi / 4,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RAE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code CPT RAE
ICAO Code FACT OERR
City Cape Town Arar
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 151 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.910000, 41.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 7,591 kilometers (4,717 miles / 4,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Saudi Arabia. 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 22:14 in Cape Town, it's 23:14 in Arar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,662 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 200° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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