CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,370 km
5,201 miles
ESB
Ankara
Turkey
Distance
8,370 km
5,201 mi / 4,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT ESB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Esenboga International Airport
IATA Code CPT ESB
ICAO Code FACT LTAC
City Cape Town Ankara
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 3,125 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.130000, 33.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ankara (ESB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey is 8,370 kilometers (5,201 miles / 4,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Turkey. 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 14:51 in Cape Town, it's 15:51 in Ankara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,974 feet between the two airports. Esenboga International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ankara (ESB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 192° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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