CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,732 km
4,804 miles
JSH
Crete Island
Greece
Distance
7,732 km
4,804 mi / 4,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT JSH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sitia Airport
IATA Code CPT JSH
ICAO Code FACT LGST
City Cape Town Crete Island
Country South Africa Greece
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Athens
Elevation 151 ft 376 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.220000, 26.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Crete Island (JSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece is 7,732 kilometers (4,804 miles / 4,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Greece. 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 02:09 in Cape Town, it's 02:09 in Crete Island.

The return flight from Crete Island (JSH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 187° (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 Sitia Airport (JSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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