CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,352 km
5,811 miles
KNU
Kanpur Airport
India
Distance
9,352 km
5,811 mi / 5,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
52°
northeast

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CPT KNU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kanpur Airport
IATA Code CPT KNU
ICAO Code FACT VIKA
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 411 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.440000, 80.360000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kanpur Airport (KNU) in Kanpur Airport, India is 9,352 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,050 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 India. 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 16:33 in Cape Town, it's 20:03 in Kanpur Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 227° (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 Kanpur Airport (KNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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