The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) in Irkutsk, Russia is 12,661 kilometers (7,867 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 16:51 in Cape Town, it's 22:51 in Irkutsk. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,524 feet between the two airports. Irkutsk Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Irkutsk (IKT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Irkutsk Airport (IKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.