CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,198 km
5,094 miles
KER
Kerman
Iran
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
34°
northeast

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CPT KER
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kerman Airport
IATA Code CPT KER
ICAO Code FACT OIKK
City Cape Town Kerman
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.270000, 56.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kerman (KER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Iran. 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 11:48 in Cape Town, it's 13:18 in Kerman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,590 feet between the two airports. Kerman Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kerman (KER) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Kerman Airport (KER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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