CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,151 km
6,929 miles
KAO
Kuusamo
Finland
Distance
11,151 km
6,929 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KAO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kuusamo Airport
IATA Code CPT KAO
ICAO Code FACT EFKS
City Cape Town Kuusamo
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 151 ft 866 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.990000, 29.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kuusamo (KAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kuusamo Airport (KAO) in Kuusamo, Finland is 11,151 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Finland. 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 14:09 in Cape Town, it's 14:09 in Kuusamo.

The return flight from Kuusamo (KAO) 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 Kuusamo Airport (KAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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