CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,670 km
5,387 miles
FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
Distance
8,670 km
5,387 mi / 4,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT FAH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Farah Airport
IATA Code CPT FAH
ICAO Code FACT OAFR
City Cape Town Farah
Country South Africa Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kabul
Elevation 151 ft 3,083 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.370000, 62.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Farah (FAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan is 8,670 kilometers (5,387 miles / 4,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 20:54 in Cape Town, it's 23:24 in Farah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,932 feet between the two airports. Farah Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Farah (FAH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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