CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,885 km
7,385 miles
VRI
Varandey Airport
Russia
Distance
11,885 km
7,385 mi / 6,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CPT VRI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Varandey Airport
IATA Code CPT VRI
ICAO Code FACT ULDW
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 68.850000, 58.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Varandey Airport (VRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Varandey Airport (VRI) in Varandey Airport, Russia is 11,885 kilometers (7,385 miles / 6,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 01:25 in Cape Town, it's 02:25 in Varandey Airport.

The return flight from Varandey Airport (VRI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 214° (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 Varandey Airport (VRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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