CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,539 km
4,685 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,539 km
4,685 mi / 4,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RAH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code CPT RAH
ICAO Code FACT OERF
City Cape Town Rafha
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 151 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 29.630000, 43.490000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 7,539 kilometers (4,685 miles / 4,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 03:42 in Cape Town, it's 04:42 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,323 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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