CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,637 km
4,746 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
7,637 km
4,746 mi / 4,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT XIJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code CPT XIJ
ICAO Code FACT OKAJ
City Cape Town Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country South Africa Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 151 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.930000, 47.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 7,637 kilometers (4,746 miles / 4,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Kuwait. 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 09:57 in Cape Town, it's 10:57 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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