CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,296 km
5,777 miles
VLK
Zavetnoe Airport
Russia
Distance
9,296 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VLK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Zavetnoe Airport
IATA Code CPT VLK
ICAO Code FACT URRY
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 431 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.540000, 43.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) in Zavetnoe Airport, Russia is 9,296 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 04:03 in Cape Town, it's 05:03 in Zavetnoe Airport.

The return flight from Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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