CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,539 km
7,170 miles
IRM
Igrim Airport
Russia
Distance
11,539 km
7,170 mi / 6,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IRM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Igrim Airport
IATA Code CPT IRM
ICAO Code FACT USHI
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 151 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.200000, 64.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Igrim Airport (IRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Igrim Airport (IRM) in Igrim Airport, Russia is 11,539 kilometers (7,170 miles / 6,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 21:37 in Cape Town, it's 00:37 in Igrim Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Igrim Airport (IRM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 218° (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 Igrim Airport (IRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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