CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,361 km
5,195 miles
IXY
Kandla
India
Distance
8,361 km
5,195 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
48°
northeast

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CPT IXY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kandla Airport
IATA Code CPT IXY
ICAO Code FACT VAKE
City Cape Town Kandla
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 23.110000, 70.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kandla (IXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, India is 8,361 kilometers (5,195 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 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 20:27 in Cape Town, it's 23:57 in Kandla. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kandla (IXY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 222° (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 Kandla Airport (IXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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