CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,661 km
9,110 miles
TLY
Plastun
Russia
Distance
14,661 km
9,110 mi / 7,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TLY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Plastun Airport
IATA Code CPT TLY
ICAO Code FACT UHWP
City Cape Town Plastun
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.810000, 136.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Plastun (TLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Plastun Airport (TLY) in Plastun, Russia is 14,661 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 04:13 in Cape Town, it's 12:13 in Plastun. With a 8-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 Plastun (TLY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Plastun Airport (TLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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