CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,398 km
5,218 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
8,398 km
5,218 mi / 4,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT ISL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code CPT ISL
ICAO Code FACT LTBA
City Cape Town Istanbul
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.980000, 28.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 8,398 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Turkey. 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 21:16 in Cape Town, it's 22:16 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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