CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,572 km
5,948 miles
KEP
Nepalgunj
Nepal
Distance
9,572 km
5,948 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
52°
northeast

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CPT KEP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nepalgunj Airport
IATA Code CPT KEP
ICAO Code FACT VNNG
City Cape Town Nepalgunj
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 151 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.100000, 81.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nepalgunj (KEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, Nepal is 9,572 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Nepal. 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 15:26 in Cape Town, it's 19:11 in Nepalgunj. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nepalgunj (KEP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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