AZD
Yazd
Iran
8,221 km
5,108 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,221 km
5,108 mi / 4,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AZD CPT
Airport Name Shahid Sadooghi Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AZD CPT
ICAO Code OIYY FACT
City Yazd Cape Town
Country Iran South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,054 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 31.900000, 54.280000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Yazd (AZD) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD) in Yazd, Iran to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,221 kilometers (5,108 miles / 4,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Iran 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 15:08 in Yazd, it's 13:38 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,903 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Shahid Sadooghi Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Yazd (AZD) 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 Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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