CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,216 km
6,348 miles
IXS
Silchar
India
Distance
10,216 km
6,348 mi / 5,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CPT IXS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Silchar Airport
IATA Code CPT IXS
ICAO Code FACT VEKU
City Cape Town Silchar
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 352 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.910000, 92.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Silchar (IXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Silchar Airport (IXS) in Silchar, India is 10,216 kilometers (6,348 miles / 5,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 India. 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 18:17 in Cape Town, it's 21:47 in Silchar. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Silchar (IXS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Silchar Airport (IXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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