CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,882 km
5,519 miles
GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GYD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Heydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA Code CPT GYD
ICAO Code FACT UBBB
City Cape Town Baku
Country South Africa Azerbaijan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Baku
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.470000, 50.050000

Cape Town (CPT) to Baku (GYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 22:30 in Cape Town, it's 00:30 in Baku.

The return flight from Baku (GYD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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