CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,560 km
5,319 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
8,560 km
5,319 mi / 4,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SSX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code CPT SSX
ICAO Code FACT LTAQ
City Cape Town Samsun
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 521 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 41.280000, 36.310000

Cape Town (CPT) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 8,560 kilometers (5,319 miles / 4,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Turkey. 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 07:18 in Cape Town, it's 08:18 in Samsun.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 195° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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