CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,197 km
5,093 miles
IFH
Hesa
Iran
Distance
8,197 km
5,093 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IFH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hesa Airport
IATA Code CPT IFH
ICAO Code FACT OIFE
City Cape Town Hesa
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 5,256 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.930000, 51.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hesa (IFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran is 8,197 kilometers (5,093 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 19:16 in Cape Town, it's 20:46 in Hesa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,105 feet between the two airports. Hesa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hesa (IFH) 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 Hesa Airport (IFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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