The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 6,351 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 00:49 in Cape Town, it's 01:49 in King Khaled Air Base.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,627 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 204° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.