CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,910 km
4,915 miles
GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
Distance
7,910 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GCH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gachsaran Airport
IATA Code CPT GCH
ICAO Code FACT OIAH
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 2,414 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.340000, 50.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran is 7,910 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Iran. 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 15:06 in Cape Town, it's 16:36 in Gachsaran Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,263 feet between the two airports. Gachsaran Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 208° (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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.