ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
8,992 km
5,588 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,992 km
5,588 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ASB CPT
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ASB CPT
ICAO Code UTAA FACT
City Ashgabat Cape Town
Country Turkmenistan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 692 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,992 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Turkmenistan with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Ashgabat, it's 02:01 in Cape Town. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ashgabat Airport (ASB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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