CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,067 km
8,741 miles
GDG
Magdagachi
Russia
Distance
14,067 km
8,741 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
45°
northeast

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CPT GDG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Magdagachi Airport
IATA Code CPT GDG
ICAO Code FACT UHBI
City Cape Town Magdagachi
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.470000, 125.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Magdagachi (GDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Magdagachi Airport (GDG) in Magdagachi, Russia is 14,067 kilometers (8,741 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in Cape Town, it's 18:09 in Magdagachi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Magdagachi (GDG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Magdagachi Airport (GDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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