CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,171 km
5,077 miles
KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
Distance
8,171 km
5,077 mi / 4,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

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CPT KIK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kirkuk Air Base
IATA Code CPT KIK
ICAO Code FACT ORKK
City Cape Town Kirkuk
Country South Africa Iraq
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 151 ft 1,061 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.470000, 44.350000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kirkuk (KIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq is 8,171 kilometers (5,077 miles / 4,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Iraq. 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 07:52 in Cape Town, it's 08:52 in Kirkuk.

The return flight from Kirkuk (KIK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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